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Soybean raw vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between soybean raw and soy sauce

  • Soy sauce contains less copper, iron, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, and potassium than soybean raw.
  • Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 239% higher.
  • Soy sauce contains 39 times less copper than soybean raw. Soybean raw contains 1.658mg of copper, while soy sauce contains 0.043mg.
  • The amount of sodium in soybean raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Soybeans, mature seeds, raw and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +739.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +313.1%
Contains more IronIron +982.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3755.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +462.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +324.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3460%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2548.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2578.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +348.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3398.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +511.8%
Contains more WaterWater +733.1%
Contains more OtherOther +212.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4904.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4179.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soybean raw Soy sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Soy sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 2mg 5493mg 239%
Copper 1.658mg 0.043mg 179%
Iron 15.7mg 1.45mg 178%
Folate 375µg 14µg 90%
Phosphorus 704mg 166mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 0.263g 73%
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.033mg 70%
Manganese 2.517mg 1.018mg 65%
Protein 36.49g 8.14g 57%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.165mg 54%
Magnesium 280mg 74mg 49%
Potassium 1797mg 435mg 40%
Vitamin K 47µg 0µg 39%
Zinc 4.89mg 0.87mg 37%
Fiber 9.3g 0.8g 34%
Selenium 17.8µg 0.5µg 31%
Fats 19.94g 0.57g 30%
Calcium 277mg 33mg 24%
Calories 446kcal 53kcal 20%
Choline 115.9mg 18.3mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.148mg 18%
Saturated fat 2.884g 0.073g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.404g 0.088g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 0.297mg 10%
Carbs 30.16g 4.93g 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 2.196mg 4%
Net carbs 20.86g 4.13g N/A
Sugar 7.33g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0.353mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0.174mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Soy sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Soybean raw
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5491mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.811g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.4)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/nutrients
  2. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.