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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar 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 Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Soy sauce has 40% less calories than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 88 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.

Soy Sauce Balsamic Vinegar
Protein 56% 3%
Carbohydrates 34% 97%
Fat 9% ~
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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

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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 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 Balsamic Vinegar .

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.