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Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between soy sauce made from soy (tamari) and soybean raw

  • Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) has less copper, iron, folate, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)'s daily need coverage for sodium is 243% more.
  • Soybean raw is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) and Soybeans, mature seeds, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 6% 19% 89% 45% 12% 56% 729% 65% 4.4%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1285%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +747.6%
Contains more IronIron +559.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1128.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1037.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +441.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +404.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2125%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 35% 74% 23% 46% 0% 0% 14% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1381.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +472.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1983.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +201.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 66% 18%
Protein: 10.51 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.57 g
Water: 66 g
Other: 17.82 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +672.8%
Contains more OtherOther +265.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +247.2%
Contains more FatsFats +19840%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +441.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25805.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25479.5%

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 made from soy (tamari) Soybean raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) Soybean raw DV% diff.
Sodium 5586mg 2mg 243%
Copper 0.135mg 1.658mg 169%
Iron 2.38mg 15.7mg 167%
Folate 18µg 375µg 89%
Manganese 0.499mg 2.517mg 88%
Phosphorus 130mg 704mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 11.255g 75%
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.874mg 68%
Magnesium 40mg 280mg 57%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.87mg 55%
Protein 10.51g 36.49g 52%
Potassium 212mg 1797mg 47%
Zinc 0.43mg 4.89mg 41%
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg 39%
Fiber 0.8g 9.3g 34%
Fats 0.1g 19.94g 31%
Selenium 0.8µg 17.8µg 31%
Calcium 20mg 277mg 26%
Calories 60kcal 446kcal 19%
Vitamin B3 3.951mg 1.623mg 15%
Choline 38.4mg 115.9mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.377mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.011g 2.884g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.017g 4.404g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.793mg 8%
Carbs 5.57g 30.16g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg 6%
Net carbs 4.77g 20.86g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 7.33g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 0.407mg 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.487mg 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 0.735mg 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 0.731mg 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.534mg 2.122mg 0%
Valine 0.524mg 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 0.215mg 1.097mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) Soybean raw
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
17%
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5584mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)
Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 made from soy (tamari) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174278/nutrients
  2. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.