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Sugar substitute vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sugar substitute and Soy sauce

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Soy sauce has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Soy sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 214% more.
  • Sugar substitute has 27 times more Calcium than Soy sauce. Sugar substitute has 879mg of Calcium, while Soy sauce has 33mg.
  • Sugar substitute is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +2563.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1015.4%
Contains more IronIron +806.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +514.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2075%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1975%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4527.3%

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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +886.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +1619.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +678.4%
Contains more OtherOther +277.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +263.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Soy sauce Opinion
Calories 347kcal 53kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 8.14g Soy sauce
Fats 0g 0.57g Soy sauce
Net carbs 84.17g 4.13g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 4.93g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 74mg Soy sauce
Calcium 879mg 33mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 435mg Soy sauce
Iron 0.16mg 1.45mg Soy sauce
Sugar 4.03g 0.4g Soy sauce
Fiber 0.6g 0.8g Soy sauce
Copper 0.007mg 0.043mg Soy sauce
Zinc 0.04mg 0.87mg Soy sauce
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 166mg Soy sauce
Sodium 572mg 5493mg Sugar substitute
Manganese 0.022mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.5µg Soy sauce
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.033mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 2.196mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.148mg Soy sauce
Folate 14µg Soy sauce
Choline 18.3mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Soy sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g Soy sauce
Tryptophan 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg Soy sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
1%
Sugar substitute
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 4921mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.