Soy Sauce vs. Pecan
Nutrition comparison of Soy Sauce and Pecan
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy sauce
versus
pecan
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy sauce and pecan:
- Both pecan and soy sauce are high in potassium and protein.
- Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- Pecan is a great source of iron.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Soy sauce has 64% less carbohydrates than pecan.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and soy sauce has 92% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy sauce is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pecan per calorie. Soy sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 56:34:10 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Sauce | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 56% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 8% |
| Fat | 10% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soy sauce has 64% less carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than soy sauce - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan and soy sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pecan and soy sauce are high in protein. Pecan has 13% more protein than soy sauce - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and soy sauce has 99% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan has more Vitamin C than soy sauce - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pecan and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pecan has more Vitamin E than soy sauce - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pecan and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both soy sauce and pecan contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Soy Sauce | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 2.196 MG | 1.167 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.297 MG | 0.863 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 112% more calcium than soy sauce - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 74% more iron than soy sauce - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pecan and soy sauce are high in potassium. Pecan is very similar to pecan for potassium - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than soy sauce per 100 grams.
| Soy Sauce | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.986 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.986 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than soy sauce per 100 grams.
| Soy Sauce | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.234 G | 20.628 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.234 G | 20.697 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.
Soy Sauce g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Pecan g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pecan or soy sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and soy sauce has 90% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and soy sauce has 53 calories.
Is pecan or soy sauce better for protein?
Both pecan and soy sauce are high in protein. Pecan has 10% more protein than soy sauce - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Does pecan or soy sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy sauce has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does pecan or soy sauce contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 110% more calcium than soy sauce - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
Does pecan or soy sauce contain more potassium?
Both pecan and soy sauce are high in potassium. Pecan is very similar to pecan for potassium - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.