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Cheddar Cheese vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Soybean different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, however, Soybean is richer in Iron, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 88% more than Soybean.
  • Soybean contains less Cholesterol.

Cheese, cheddar and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
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6
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Calcium +596.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +216.5%
Contains more Selenium +290.4%
Contains more Iron +3571.4%
Contains more Magnesium +218.5%
Contains more Potassium +577.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +1256.7%
Contains more Manganese +2951.9%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Soybean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Calcium +596.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +216.5%
Contains more Selenium +290.4%
Contains more Iron +3571.4%
Contains more Magnesium +218.5%
Contains more Potassium +577.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +1256.7%
Contains more Manganese +2951.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
6
:
6
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Vitamin A +13700%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +576.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Soybean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin A +13700%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +576.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
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2
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Fats +271.3%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Carbs +170.6%
Contains more Water +69%
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Soybean
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Fats +271.3%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Carbs +170.6%
Contains more Water +69%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
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2
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.4%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Soybean
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Soybean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 2.36g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 18.21g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 8.97g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 8.36g Soybean
Calories 404kcal 172kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 3g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 6g Soybean
Calcium 710mg 102mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 5.14mg Soybean
Magnesium 27mg 86mg Soybean
Phosphorus 455mg 245mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 515mg Soybean
Sodium 653mg 1mg Soybean
Zinc 3.64mg 1.15mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.407mg Soybean
Manganese 0.027mg 0.824mg Soybean
Selenium 28.5µg 7.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 9IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.35mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.155mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.285mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.399mg Soybean
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.179mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.234mg Soybean
Folate 27µg 54µg Soybean
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.242mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.723mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.807mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.355mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.547mg 0.224mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.869mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.831mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.449mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Soybean
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Soybean
Saturated Fat 18.867g 1.297g Soybean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 1.981g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 5.064g Soybean
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Soybean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Cheddar Cheese
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.57g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.