Soy sauce vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between soy sauce and sweet and sour
- Soy sauce has more phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, potassium, and vitamin B6, while sweet, and sour has more vitamin C.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 223% more than sweet and sour.
- Soy sauce contains 24 times more phosphorus than sweet and sour. While soy sauce contains 166mg of phosphorus, sweet, and sour contains only 7mg.
- The amount of sodium in sweet and sour is lower.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of sweet and sour is 70.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +339.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +590.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +866.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2271.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +768.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1074.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +219.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2914.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2750% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1146.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +675.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 371mg | 223% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 7mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 8mg | 16% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 0.27g | 16% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.21mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.187mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.761mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 38.22g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.019mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 99mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.053mg | 7% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 150kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 38.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 18.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 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
12%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet and sour contains less Sodium (difference - 5122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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.