Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Tamari VS Shoyu

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Tamari	64%	1%	35%
Shoyu	57%	9%	34%

Macro Nutrients

	Tamari	Shoyu	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.93% 85kcal	2.6% 75kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.15% 0.14g	0.83% 0.81g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.049% 0.016g	0.32% 0.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.44% 0.007g	2.57% 0.041g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.33% 0.055g	1.95% 0.33g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	6.07% 7.9g	5.38% 7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.32% 2.4g	0.78% 0.57g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	0% 0g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 0.43g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.14g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	3% 1.13g	3% 1.13g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	26.6% 15g	20.6% 11.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Tamari	Shoyu	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.97% 0.084mg	3.9% 0.047mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	16.6% 0.22mg	18% 0.23mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	35% 5.6mg	19.5% 3.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	10.7% 0.53mg	8.4% 0.42mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	22% 0.28mg	16% 0.21mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	6.38% 25.5μg	4.96% 20μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Tamari	Shoyu	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.83% 28.3mg	4.68% 46.8mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	21.3% 0.19mg	6.77% 0.061mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	42% 3.37mg	25.7% 2.06mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	13.5% 56.7mg	25% 105mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	30.8% 0.71mg	62.7% 1.44mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	26.3% 184mg	33.6% 235mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.84% 301mg	18% 617mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.06% 1.13μg	1.3% 0.71μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	528% 7918mg	519% 7786mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	5.54% 0.61mg	11.2% 1.23mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.53% 94g	2.73% 101g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Tamari VS Shoyu per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Tamari versus 5 oz of Shoyu to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Tamari vs Shoyu:

• 5 ounces of Tamari have 1.8 times more Vitamin B1, 1.8 times more Vitamin B3, 1.3 times more Vitamin B5, 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Shoyu.
• Both Tamari and Shoyu provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per five ounces.
• Both Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) as well as Shoyu Soy Sauce have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Tamari vs Shoyu:

• 5 ounces of Tamari have 3.1 times more Copper and 1.6 times more Iron than Shoyu.
• While 5 oz of Shoyu Soy Sauce contain 1.7 times more Calcium, 1.9 times more Magnesium, 2 times more Manganese, 1.3 times more Phosphorus, 2.1 times more Potassium and 2 times more Zinc than Soy sauce made from soy (tamari).
• Both Tamari and Shoyu contain similar levels of Sodium per five ounces.
• Both Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) as well as Shoyu Soy Sauce lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Tamari have 4.3 times more Sugars and 1.3 times more Protein than Shoyu.
• Both Tamari and Shoyu offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate and Fiber per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Shoyu provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Soy sauce made from soy (tamari) as well as Shoyu Soy Sauce provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.