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Soy sauce vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Soy sauce and Pickled cucumber

  • Soy sauce has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Pickled cucumber has more Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Soy sauce is 186% higher.
  • Pickled cucumber is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 0% 2% 15% 28% 0.55% 6% 158% 1.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1791.3%
Contains more IronIron +262.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +4250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1085.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9154.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 11% 1.8% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 2.3% 2.1% 0% 118% 0.75% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1544.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2366.7%
Contains more FatsFats +185%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.1%
Contains more OtherOther +385.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2833.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.8%

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 Pickled cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Pickled cucumber Opinion
Calories 53kcal 11kcal Soy sauce
Protein 8.14g 0.33g Soy sauce
Fats 0.57g 0.2g Soy sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Pickled cucumber
Net carbs 4.13g 1.06g Soy sauce
Carbs 4.93g 2.26g Soy sauce
Magnesium 74mg 4mg Soy sauce
Calcium 33mg 0mg Soy sauce
Potassium 435mg 23mg Soy sauce
Iron 1.45mg 0.4mg Soy sauce
Sugar 0.4g 1.06g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.8g 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Copper 0.043mg 0.085mg Pickled cucumber
Zinc 0.87mg 0.02mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 14mg Soy sauce
Sodium 5493mg 1208mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A 0IU 191IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 1.018mg 0.011mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 0µg Soy sauce
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.01mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 0mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.038mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.009mg Soy sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Folate 14µg 1µg Soy sauce
Choline 18.3mg 3.6mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g 0.052g Pickled cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.003g Soy sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 0.081g Soy sauce
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.003mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg 0.009mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0.01mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg 0.014mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg 0.014mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg 0.003mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0.009mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg 0.011mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg 0.005mg Soy sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Pickled cucumber
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 4285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.