Soy protein isolate vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between soy protein isolate and soy sauce
- Soy sauce has less copper, iron, phosphorus, folate, choline, zinc, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B1.
- Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 195% more than soy protein isolate.
- Soy sauce contains 37 times less copper than soy protein isolate. Soy protein isolate contains 1.599mg of copper, while soy sauce contains 0.043mg.
- Soy protein isolate has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Soy protein isolate 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +439.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3618.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +363.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +367.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +437% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +433.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1157.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +943.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +395% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
88.32 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
4.98 g
Other:
3.31 g
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +985% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +494.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1328.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +359.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.422 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.645 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.648 g
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 | +633% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +526.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1005mg | 5493mg | 195% |
| Copper | 1.599mg | 0.043mg | 173% |
| Iron | 14.5mg | 1.45mg | 163% |
| Protein | 88.32g | 8.14g | 160% |
| Phosphorus | 776mg | 166mg | 87% |
| Folate | 176µg | 14µg | 41% |
| Choline | 190.9mg | 18.3mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 0.87mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1.493mg | 1.018mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 33mg | 15% |
| Calories | 335kcal | 53kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.033mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 435mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.648g | 0.263g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 74mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 0.297mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.438mg | 2.196mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.165mg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.39g | 0.57g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.148mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.93g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.422g | 0.073g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.645g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 1.116mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 3.137mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 4.253mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 6.783mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 5.327mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.13mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 4.593mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 4.098mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 2.303mg | 0.174mg | 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
27%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
194%
112%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.349g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy protein isolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy protein isolate contains less Sodium (difference - 4488mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy protein isolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy protein isolate is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy protein isolate 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.