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Soy sauce vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Soy sauce and Tomato paste different?

  • Soy sauce is higher in Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Tomato paste is richer in Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Soy sauce is 236% higher.
  • Soy sauce contains 3 times more Manganese than Tomato paste. While Soy sauce contains 1.018mg of Manganese, Tomato paste contains only 0.302mg.
  • Tomato paste has less Sodium.

Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added are the varieties used 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 Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Manganese +237.1%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +748.8%
Contains more Selenium +960%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Manganese +237.1%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +748.8%
Contains more Selenium +960%
Equal in Calcium - 36

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.153
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.153

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Other +443.2%
Contains more Carbs +283.6%
Equal in Water - 73.5
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Other +443.2%
Contains more Carbs +283.6%
Equal in Water - 73.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.4%
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Glucose +1816.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +200%
Contains more Glucose +1816.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Tomato paste
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 4.13g 14.81g Tomato paste
Protein 8.14g 4.32g Soy sauce
Fats 0.57g 0.47g Soy sauce
Carbs 4.93g 18.91g Tomato paste
Calories 53kcal 82kcal Tomato paste
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 0g 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 0.4g 12.18g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.8g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 33mg 36mg Tomato paste
Iron 1.45mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 74mg 42mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 83mg Soy sauce
Potassium 435mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 5493mg 59mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.87mg 0.63mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.043mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 1.018mg 0.302mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 0IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 0mg 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.153mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.142mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.216mg Tomato paste
Folate 14µg 12µg Soy sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.031mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg 0.133mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0.089mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg 0.124mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg 0.134mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg 0.027mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0.13mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg 0.088mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg 0.071mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g 0.1g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.067g Soy sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 0.16g Soy sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Tomato paste
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 5434mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.