Soy sauce vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between soy sauce and wasabi
- Soy sauce has more manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while wasabi has more vitamin C, fiber, copper, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B1.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 238% more than wasabi.
- Soy sauce contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than wasabi. While soy sauce contains 2.196mg of vitamin B3, wasabi contains only 0.743mg.
- The amount of sodium in wasabi is lower.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of wasabi is 41.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Wasabi, root, raw.
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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 IronIron | +40.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +287.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +260.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +297% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +692.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +377.5% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 17mg | 238% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 41.9mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 7.8g | 28% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.391mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 80mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.155mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.274mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 128mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.743mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.131mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.62mg | 7% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 4.8g | 7% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 23.54g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 1.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.114mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 568mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 53kcal | 109kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.203mg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 0.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 15.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 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% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 5476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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