Soy Sauce vs. Nutmeg
Nutrition comparison of Soy Sauce and Nutmeg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy sauce
versus
nutmeg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy sauce and nutmeg:
- Both nutmeg and soy sauce are high in potassium.
- Nutmeg has more thiamin and folate, however, soy sauce contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Soy sauce is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nutmeg is high in calories and soy sauce has 90% less calories than nutmeg - nutmeg has 525 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy sauce is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to nutmeg per calorie. Soy sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 57:43:0 and for nutmeg, 3:37:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Sauce | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 57% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 43% | 37% |
| Fat | ~ | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and soy sauce has 90% less carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutmeg is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 25 times more dietary fiber than soy sauce - nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutmeg and soy sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - nutmeg has 3g 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 39% more protein than nutmeg - nutmeg has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and soy sauce has 100% less saturated fat than nutmeg - nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutmeg has more Vitamin C than soy sauce - nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Nutmeg and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutmeg has more thiamin and folate, however, soy sauce contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both soy sauce and nutmeg contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Soy Sauce | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 2.196 MG | 1.299 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.297 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 76 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 458% more calcium than soy sauce - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Nutmeg is an excellent source of iron and it has 110% more iron than soy sauce - nutmeg has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both nutmeg and soy sauce are high in potassium. Soy sauce has 24% more potassium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both soy sauce and nutmeg contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Soy Sauce | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.234 G | 0.35 G |
| Total | 0.234 G | 0.35 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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FAQ
Does nutmeg or soy sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Nutmeg is high in calories and soy sauce has 90% less calories than nutmeg - nutmeg has 525 calories in 100g and soy sauce has 53 calories.
Is nutmeg or soy sauce better for protein?
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 40% more protein than nutmeg - nutmeg has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Does nutmeg or soy sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and soy sauce has 90% fewer carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of carbs for 100g and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does nutmeg or soy sauce contain more calcium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of calcium and it has 460% more calcium than soy sauce - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
Does nutmeg or soy sauce contain more iron?
Nutmeg is an abundant source of iron and it has 110% more iron than soy sauce - nutmeg has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron.
Does nutmeg or soy sauce contain more potassium?
Both nutmeg and soy sauce are high in potassium. Soy sauce has 20% more potassium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.