Soy Sauce vs. Tomato Sauce

Nutrition comparison of Soy Sauce and Tomato Sauce


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of soy sauce versus tomato sauce (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy sauce and tomato sauce:

  • Both tomato sauce and soy sauce are high in potassium.
  • Soy sauce has more riboflavin and niacin.
  • Soy sauce is a great source of protein.
  • Tomato sauce has 55% less calories than soy sauce.
Detailed nutritional comparison of soy sauce and tomato sauce 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 Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Tomato sauce has 55% less calories than soy sauce - tomato sauce has 24 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.

Soy Sauce Tomato Sauce
Protein 56% 17%
Carbohydrates 34% 74%
Fat 9% 9%
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carbohydrates

Tomato sauce and soy sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Tomato sauce has 88% more dietary fiber than soy sauce - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Tomato sauce and soy sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato sauce has 3.6g 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 578% more protein than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both tomato sauce and soy sauce are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tomato sauce has more Vitamin C than soy sauce - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Tomato sauce has more Vitamin A than soy sauce - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Tomato sauce has more Vitamin E than soy sauce - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Tomato sauce and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Soy sauce has more riboflavin and niacin. Both soy sauce and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Soy Sauce Tomato Sauce
Thiamin 0.033 MG 0.024 MG
Riboflavin 0.165 MG 0.065 MG
Niacin 2.196 MG 0.991 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.297 MG 0.309 MG
Vitamin B6 0.148 MG 0.098 MG
Folate 14 UG 9 UG

Minerals

calcium

Soy sauce has 136% more calcium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Soy sauce has 51% more iron than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both tomato sauce and soy sauce are high in potassium. Soy sauce has 46% more potassium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, soy sauce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato sauce per 100 grams.

Soy Sauce Tomato Sauce
alpha linoleic acid 0.029 G 0.005 G
Total 0.029 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy sauce has more linoleic acid than tomato sauce per 100 grams.

Soy Sauce Tomato Sauce
linoleic acid 0.234 G 0.115 G
Total 0.234 G 0.115 G



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 Tomato Sauce .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .

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FAQ

Does tomato sauce or soy sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?
Tomato sauce has 60% less calories than soy sauce - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and soy sauce has 53 calories.

Is tomato sauce or soy sauce better for protein?
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 580% more protein than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.

Does tomato sauce or soy sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce and soy sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.

Does tomato sauce or soy sauce contain more potassium?
Both tomato sauce and soy sauce are high in potassium. Soy sauce has 50% more potassium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.