Grapefruit vs. Soy Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Soy Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
soy sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and soy sauce:
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Soy sauce has 16.2 times less sugar than grapefruit.
- Soy sauce has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Soy sauce is a great source of protein.
- Soy sauce is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Soy sauce and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - soy sauce has 53 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to soy sauce per calorie. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for soy sauce, 56:34:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 34% |
| Fat | 3% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soy sauce and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - soy sauce has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has 100% more dietary fiber than soy sauce - soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Soy sauce has 16.2 times less sugar than grapefruit - soy sauce has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 957% more protein than grapefruit - soy sauce has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both soy sauce and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than soy sauce - grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has more Vitamin A than soy sauce - grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Grapefruit and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Soy sauce has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both grapefruit and soy sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Grapefruit | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 2.196 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.297 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.148 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 14 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Soy sauce has 50% more calcium than grapefruit - soy sauce has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Soy sauce has 17 times more iron than grapefruit - soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Soy sauce is an excellent source of potassium and it has 222% more potassium than grapefruit - soy sauce has 435mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soy sauce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.029 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy sauce has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) .
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FAQ
Does soy sauce or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Soy sauce and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - soy sauce has 53 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Is soy sauce or grapefruit better for protein?
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 960% more protein than grapefruit - soy sauce has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Does soy sauce or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy sauce and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - soy sauce has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
Does soy sauce or grapefruit contain more potassium?
Soy sauce is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than grapefruit - soy sauce has 435mg of potassium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.