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Soy sauce vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Soy sauce and Italian dressing

  • Soy sauce has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Italian dressing has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Soy sauce is 200% higher.
  • Italian dressing has 35 times less Manganese than Soy sauce. Soy sauce has 1.018mg of Manganese, while Italian dressing has 0.029mg.
  • Italian dressing is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
8
:
2
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +480%
Contains more Magnesium +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1283.3%
Contains more Potassium +383.3%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +126.3%
Contains more Manganese +3410.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Soy sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Italian dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 10% 3% 6% 8% 117% 2% 7% 4% 9%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +480%
Contains more Magnesium +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1283.3%
Contains more Potassium +383.3%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +126.3%
Contains more Manganese +3410.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Selenium +220%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
6
:
3
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.1%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Soy sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Italian dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 86% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2% 0% 13% 3% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.1%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
2
:
3
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Protein +1987.2%
Contains more Other +437.5%
Contains more Fats +1071.9%
Contains more Carbs +102.6%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Soy sauce
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Italian dressing
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 g
Contains more Protein +1987.2%
Contains more Other +437.5%
Contains more Fats +1071.9%
Contains more Carbs +102.6%
Contains more Water +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
1
:
2
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1860.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1130.4%
Soy sauce
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Italian dressing
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.236 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1860.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1130.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
0
:
3
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Sucrose +470%
Contains more Glucose +1080%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Soy sauce
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Italian dressing
6% 39% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.57 g
Glucose: 3.54 g
Fructose: 5.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +470%
Contains more Glucose +1080%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soy sauce Italian dressing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Italian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 4.13g 9.99g Italian dressing
Protein 8.14g 0.39g Soy sauce
Fats 0.57g 6.68g Italian dressing
Carbs 4.93g 9.99g Italian dressing
Calories 53kcal 102kcal Italian dressing
Fructose 0g 5.05g Italian dressing
Sugar 0.4g 9.16g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.8g 0g Soy sauce
Calcium 33mg 15mg Soy sauce
Iron 1.45mg 0.25mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 74mg 4mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 12mg Soy sauce
Potassium 435mg 90mg Soy sauce
Sodium 5493mg 891mg Italian dressing
Zinc 0.87mg 0.06mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.043mg 0.019mg Soy sauce
Manganese 1.018mg 0.029mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 1.6µg Italian dressing
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Italian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Italian dressing
Vitamin E 0mg 4.28mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.012mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.008mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 0.094mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.055mg Soy sauce
Folate 14µg 3µg Soy sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 12.5µg Italian dressing
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.006mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg 0.012mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0.016mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg 0.024mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg 0.018mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg 0.008mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0.013mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg 0.017mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg 0.008mg Soy sauce
Trans Fat 0g 0.017g Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g 0.833g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 1.725g Italian dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 3.236g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Italian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Italian dressing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Soy sauce
12%
Italian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
17%
Italian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 4602mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/nutrients
  2. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.