Soy Sauce vs. Balsamic Vinegar
Nutrition comparison of Soy Sauce and Balsamic Vinegar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy sauce
versus
balsamic vinegar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar:
- Soy sauce has 71% less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar.
- Soy sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Soy sauce has signficantly less sugar than balsamic vinegar.
- Soy sauce is a great source of protein.
- Soy sauce is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) and Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Soy sauce has 40% less calories than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 88 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy sauce is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to balsamic vinegar per calorie. Soy sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 56:34:10 and for balsamic vinegar, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Sauce | Balsamic Vinegar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 56% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 96% |
| Fat | 10% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soy sauce has 71% less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 17g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Soy sauce has more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Soy sauce has signficantly less sugar than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 15g 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 15 times more protein than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both soy sauce and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Soy sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Soy Sauce | Balsamic Vinegar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 2.196 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.297 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 14 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Balsamic vinegar and soy sauce contain similar amounts of calcium - balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Soy sauce has 101% more iron than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg 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 288% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.
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: Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) and Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) .
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FAQ
Does balsamic vinegar or soy sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Soy sauce has 40% less calories than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 88 calories in 100g and soy sauce has 53 calories.
Is balsamic vinegar or soy sauce better for protein?
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Does balsamic vinegar or soy sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy sauce has 70% fewer carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbs for 100g and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does balsamic vinegar or soy sauce contain more potassium?
Soy sauce is a rich source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.