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

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Significant differences between Soy sauce and Tomato sauce

  • Soy sauce has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Tomato sauce is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 238% more than Tomato sauce.
  • Tomato sauce has 9 times less Manganese than Soy sauce. Soy sauce has 1.018mg of Manganese, while Tomato sauce has 0.113mg.
  • Tomato sauce contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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.
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
7
:
3
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains more Magnesium +393.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains more Zinc +295.5%
Contains more Manganese +800.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +167.4%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Soy sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Tomato sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains more Magnesium +393.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains more Zinc +295.5%
Contains more Manganese +800.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +167.4%
Contains more Selenium +20%

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.
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
5
:
5
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Soy sauce
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%
Tomato sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
3
:
2
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Protein +578.3%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Other +696.3%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Equal in Carbs - 5.31
Soy sauce
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Tomato sauce
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +578.3%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Other +696.3%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Equal in Carbs - 5.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
2
:
1
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Soy sauce
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Tomato sauce
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
1
:
2
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Sucrose +42.9%
Contains more Glucose +506.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Soy sauce
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
Tomato sauce
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +42.9%
Contains more Glucose +506.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 4.13g 3.81g Soy sauce
Protein 8.14g 1.2g Soy sauce
Fats 0.57g 0.3g Soy sauce
Carbs 4.93g 5.31g Tomato sauce
Calories 53kcal 24kcal Soy sauce
Fructose 0g 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 0.4g 3.56g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.8g 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 33mg 14mg Soy sauce
Iron 1.45mg 0.96mg Soy sauce
Magnesium 74mg 15mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 27mg Soy sauce
Potassium 435mg 297mg Soy sauce
Sodium 5493mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.87mg 0.22mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.043mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 1.018mg 0.113mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.024mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.065mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 0.991mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 0.098mg Soy sauce
Folate 14µg 9µg Soy sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.009mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg 0.037mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0.025mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg 0.034mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg 0.037mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg 0.008mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0.036mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg 0.025mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg 0.02mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.044g Soy sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 0.121g Soy sauce

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Soy sauce Tomato sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 5482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
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.

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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.