Soy Sauce vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Soy Sauce and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy sauce
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy sauce and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 72% less calories than soy sauce.
- Soy sauce has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Soy sauce is a great source of protein.
- Soy sauce is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 72% less calories than soy sauce - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy sauce is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Soy sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 56:34:10 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Sauce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 56% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 80% |
| Fat | 10% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and soy sauce are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cucumber and soy sauce contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and soy sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and soy sauce are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than soy sauce - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than soy sauce - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Soy sauce has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both soy sauce and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Soy Sauce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 2.196 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.297 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Soy sauce has 106% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Soy sauce has 418% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Soy sauce is an excellent source of potassium and it has 196% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soy sauce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Soy Sauce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy sauce has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Soy Sauce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.234 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.234 G | 0.028 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or soy sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 70% less calories than soy sauce - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and soy sauce has 53 calories.
Is cucumber or soy sauce better for protein?
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Does cucumber or soy sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and soy sauce are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or soy sauce contain more potassium?
Soy sauce is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.