Soy sauce vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between soy sauce and minestrone
- Soy sauce has more manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B6, while minestrone has more vitamin A.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 228% more than minestrone.
- Soy sauce contains 25 times more magnesium than minestrone. While soy sauce contains 74mg of magnesium, minestrone contains only 3mg.
- The amount of sodium in minestrone is lower.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of minestrone is 47.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +2366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +234.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +621.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +569.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +816.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +461.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +359.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1167.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.4% |
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Carbs
~4.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +229.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 254mg | 228% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.152mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 23mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 3mg | 17% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 1.77g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.018mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.391mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 130mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.29g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.46g | 1% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 4.66g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Folate | 14µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 5239mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $3.4)