Soy Sauce vs. Worcestershire Sauce

Nutrition comparison of Soy Sauce and Worcestershire Sauce


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of soy sauce versus worcestershire sauce (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy sauce and worcestershire sauce:

  • Both worcestershire sauce and soy sauce are high in potassium.
  • Soy sauce has 24 times less sugar than worcestershire sauce.
  • Soy sauce has 74% less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce.
  • Soy sauce has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Soy sauce is a great source of protein.
  • Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of soy sauce and worcestershire sauce is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) and Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Soy sauce has 31% less calories than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 77 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.

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Protein 56% ~
Carbohydrates 34% 100%
Fat 9% ~
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carbohydrates

Soy sauce has 74% less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Soy sauce has more dietary fiber than worcestershire sauce - soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Soy sauce has 24 times less sugar than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has more protein than worcestershire sauce - soy sauce has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Fat

saturated fat

Both soy sauce and worcestershire sauce are low in saturated fat - soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than soy sauce - worcestershire sauce has 13mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - worcestershire sauce has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - worcestershire sauce has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - worcestershire sauce has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Soy sauce has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both soy sauce and worcestershire sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.

Soy Sauce Worcestershire Sauce
Thiamin 0.033 MG 0.07 MG
Riboflavin 0.165 MG 0.13 MG
Niacin 2.196 MG 0.7 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.297 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.148 MG ~
Folate 14 UG 8 UG

Minerals

calcium

Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of calcium and it has 224% more calcium than soy sauce - worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of iron and it has 266% more iron than soy sauce - worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron per 100 grams and soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both worcestershire sauce and soy sauce are high in potassium. Worcestershire sauce has 84% more potassium than soy sauce - worcestershire sauce has 800mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Soy Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) and Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) .

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FAQ

Does worcestershire sauce or soy sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?
Soy sauce has 30% less calories than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 77 calories in 100g and soy sauce has 53 calories.

Is soy sauce or worcestershire sauce better for protein?
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has more protein than worcestershire sauce - soy sauce has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Does worcestershire sauce or soy sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy sauce has 70% fewer carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbs for 100g and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.

Does worcestershire sauce or soy sauce contain more calcium?
Worcestershire sauce is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than soy sauce - worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.

Does worcestershire sauce or soy sauce contain more iron?
Worcestershire sauce is an abundant source of iron and it has 270% more iron than soy sauce - worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron in 100 grams and soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron.

Does worcestershire sauce or soy sauce contain more potassium?
Both worcestershire sauce and soy sauce are high in potassium. Worcestershire sauce has 80% more potassium than soy sauce - worcestershire sauce has 800mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.