Mayonnaise vs. Soy Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Soy Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
soy sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and soy sauce:
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Soy sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Soy sauce is a great source of protein.
- Soy sauce is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mayonnaise is high in calories and soy sauce has 92% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.
| Mayonnaise | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 34% |
| Fat | 99% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mayonnaise and soy sauce are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Soy sauce has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mayonnaise and soy sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g 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 748% more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and soy sauce has 99% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and soy sauce are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Soy sauce has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin A than soy sauce - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than soy sauce - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin E than soy sauce - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than soy sauce - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Soy sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12. Both mayonnaise and soy sauce contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Mayonnaise | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 2.196 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.297 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.148 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Soy sauce has 313% more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Soy sauce has 590% more iron than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.21mg 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 20 times more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than soy sauce per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.029 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.029 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than soy sauce per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 39.271 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 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% | Vitamin K | 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% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mayonnaise or soy sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Mayonnaise is high in calories and soy sauce has 90% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and soy sauce has 53 calories.
Is mayonnaise or soy sauce better for protein?
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 750% more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Does mayonnaise or soy sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mayonnaise and soy sauce are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbs for 100g and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does mayonnaise or soy sauce contain more potassium?
Soy sauce is a rich source of potassium and it has 20 times more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.