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Corn vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corn and Soybean meal?

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 in Soybean meal is higher than in Corn.
  • Soybean meal's daily need coverage for Copper is 217% more.

We used Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Soy meal, defatted, raw types 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.
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +8033.3%
Contains more Iron +2944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1076.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +810.4%
Contains more Potassium +1042.2%
Contains more Zinc +716.1%
Contains more Copper +3981.6%
Contains more Manganese +2175.4%
Contains more Selenium +1550%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +8033.3%
Contains more Iron +2944.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1076.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +810.4%
Contains more Potassium +1042.2%
Contains more Zinc +716.1%
Contains more Copper +3981.6%
Contains more Manganese +2175.4%
Contains more Selenium +1550%

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.
Corn
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Contains more Vitamin A +557.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +643%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +309.4%
Contains more Folate +1217.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +557.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +643%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +309.4%
Contains more Folate +1217.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +957.8%
Contains more Protein +1342.8%
Contains more Fats +59.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.1%
Contains more Other +697.1%
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Water +957.8%
Contains more Protein +1342.8%
Contains more Fats +59.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.1%
Contains more Other +697.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.409
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.409

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 35.89g Soybean meal
Protein 3.41g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 1.5g 2.39g Soybean meal
Carbs 20.98g 35.89g Soybean meal
Calories 96kcal 337kcal Soybean meal
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Soybean meal
Fiber 2.4g Corn
Calcium 3mg 244mg Soybean meal
Iron 0.45mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 26mg 306mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 77mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 218mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 1mg 3mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Copper 0.049mg 2mg Soybean meal
Manganese 0.167mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 0.2µg 3.3µg Soybean meal
Vitamin A 263IU 40IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 2µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 5.5mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.251mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 2.587mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Folate 23µg 303µg Soybean meal
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.133mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 0.133mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 0.358mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 0.141mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.069mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 0.191mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.091mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.268g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.409g Soybean meal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 1.045g Soybean meal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn Soybean meal
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
17%
Corn
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.