Apple vs. Soy Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Soy Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
soy sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and soy sauce:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Soy sauce has 24.9 times less sugar than apple.
- Soy sauce has 64% less carbohydrates than apple.
- Soy sauce has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Soy sauce is a great source of protein.
- Soy sauce is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apple and soy sauce contain similar amounts of calories - apple has 52 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to soy sauce per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for soy sauce, 56:34:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 34% |
| Fat | 3% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soy sauce has 64% less carbohydrates than apple - apple has 13.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 200% more dietary fiber than soy sauce - apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Soy sauce has 24.9 times less sugar than apple - apple has 10.4g 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 30 times more protein than apple - apple has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple and soy sauce are low in saturated fat - apple has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has more Vitamin C than soy sauce - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apple and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Apple and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Soy sauce has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple and soy sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Apple | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 2.196 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.297 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.148 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 14 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Soy sauce has 450% more calcium than apple - apple has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Soy sauce has 11 times more iron than apple - apple has 0.12mg 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 307% more potassium than apple - apple has 107mg 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 apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.029 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy sauce has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.234 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does apple or soy sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Apple and soy sauce contain similar amounts of calories - apple has 52 calories in 100g and soy sauce has 53 calories.
Is apple or soy sauce better for protein?
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than apple - apple has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Does apple or soy sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy sauce has 60% fewer carbohydrates than apple - apple has 13.8g of carbs for 100g and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does apple or soy sauce contain more potassium?
Soy sauce is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than apple - apple has 107mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.