Soy sauce vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between soy sauce and pasta?
- Soy sauce is higher in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet pasta is higher in vitamin B1 and folate.
- Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 239% more.
- Soy sauce has 18 times more potassium than pasta. While soy sauce has 435mg of potassium, pasta has only 24mg.
- The amount of sodium in pasta is lower.
- The glycemic index of soy sauce is lower.
We used Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this article.
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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 | +311.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1712.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +354.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +335.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4806.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +405.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.1% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Sodium | 5493mg | 6mg | 239% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.224mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 63mg | 15% |
| Folate | 14µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 18mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 24mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.034mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.992mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 24.93g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 5.15g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 131kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 1.14mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 5487mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)