Soy sauce vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between soy sauce and corn
- Soy sauce has more manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B2, and potassium, while corn has more vitamin B5, fiber, and vitamin C.
- Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 239% higher.
- Corn contains 5493 times less Sodium than soy sauce. Soy sauce contains 5493mg of Sodium, while corn contains 1mg.
- The amount of sodium in corn is lower.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of corn is 52.
The food types used in this comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +184.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +222.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +509.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2072.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +325.6% |
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Water
~73.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +325% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2640% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +180% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 53kcal | 96kcal |
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| Protein | 8.14g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 0.57g | 1.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.13g | 18.58g |
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| Carbs | 4.93g | 20.98g |
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| Magnesium | 74mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 435mg | 218mg |
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| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.45mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 4.54g |
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| Fiber | 0.8g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 7.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 1.683mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.792mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 18.3mg | 29.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.073g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.374g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.603g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.133mg |
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| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.141mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.069mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.191mg |
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| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.091mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.79g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 5492mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)