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Soy sauce vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between soy sauce and garlic powder

  • The amount of vitamin B6, copper, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, potassium, and zinc in garlic powder is higher than in soy sauce.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 236% more than garlic powder.
  • The amount of sodium in garlic powder is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Spices, garlic powder.

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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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +139.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.3%
Contains more IronIron +289.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1139.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4680%
~equal in Magnesium ~77mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.979mg

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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +235.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +268.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more WaterWater +1003.1%
Contains more OtherOther +329.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.3%
Contains more FatsFats +28.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1375.3%

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
46% 21% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 3% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.05 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +328.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1950%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Garlic powder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Garlic powder DV% diff.
Sodium 5493mg 60mg 236%
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 1.654mg 116%
Copper 0.043mg 0.533mg 54%
Iron 1.45mg 5.65mg 53%
Selenium 0.5µg 23.9µg 43%
Phosphorus 166mg 414mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.435mg 34%
Fiber 0.8g 9g 33%
Carbs 4.93g 72.73g 23%
Potassium 435mg 1193mg 22%
Zinc 0.87mg 2.99mg 19%
Protein 8.14g 16.55g 17%
Calories 53kcal 331kcal 14%
Choline 18.3mg 67.5mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.743mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 0.796mg 9%
Folate 14µg 47µg 8%
Calcium 33mg 79mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.67mg 4%
Manganese 1.018mg 0.979mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.141mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.073g 0.249g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 0.178g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Magnesium 74mg 77mg 1%
Fats 0.57g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 4.13g 63.73g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 2.43g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0.115g 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.537mg 0.728mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0.768mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0.111mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0.525mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 0.667mg 0%
Histidine 0.174mg 0.263mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Garlic powder
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
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 5433mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.