Soy sauce vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between soy sauce and yam
- Soy sauce has more manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron; however, yam has more vitamin C, copper, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for soy sauce is 238% higher.
- Yam has 4 times less magnesium than soy sauce. Soy sauce has 74mg of magnesium, while yam has 21mg.
- Yam is lower in sodium.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index than soy sauce.
Food types used in this article are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Yam, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +252.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +168.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +262.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +201.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +314% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +415.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +297.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +239.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +432% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +235.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1754.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +465.5% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +246.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5493mg | 9mg | 238% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 0.397mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 55mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.178mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 21mg | 13% |
| Protein | 8.14g | 1.53g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 4.1g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148mg | 0.293mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 816mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.54mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.196mg | 0.552mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.032mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 4.93g | 27.88g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.112mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.24mg | 6% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 118kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.263g | 0.076g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.13g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.073g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 16.5mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0.034mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 5484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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)