Soy sauce vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between soy sauce and pound cake
- Soy sauce has more manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium, while pound cake has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and choline.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 222% more than pound cake.
- Soy sauce contains 9 times more manganese than pound cake. While soy sauce contains 1.018mg of manganese, pound cake contains only 0.11mg.
- The amount of sodium in pound cake is lower.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +825% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +825.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +424.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +258.5% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +175% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +894.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2349.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +988% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3331.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1200% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +30580% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +150% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| 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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 377mg | 222% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.11mg | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 4.811g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 3.419g | 21% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 53.64g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 8mg | 16% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 353kcal | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 65.6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.036mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 149mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 42µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.249mg | 6% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 5g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 1.615mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 140mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 1.48mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.738g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 5116mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins