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Soybean vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Soybean and Salmon?

  • Soybean is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Fiber, while Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 117% higher.

We used Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
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Salmon
Contains more Calcium +580%
Contains more Iron +1411.8%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +167.4%
Contains more Copper +730.6%
Contains more Manganese +5050%
Contains more Selenium +467.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 252
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +580%
Contains more Iron +1411.8%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +167.4%
Contains more Copper +730.6%
Contains more Manganese +5050%
Contains more Selenium +467.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 252

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.
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Salmon
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +19100%
Contains more Vitamin A +2455.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1916.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +724%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +19100%
Contains more Vitamin A +2455.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1916.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +724%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +138.8%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Equal in Water - 64.75
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
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +138.8%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Equal in Water - 64.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.1%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Salmon Opinion
Net carbs 2.36g 0g Soybean
Protein 18.21g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 8.97g 12.35g Salmon
Carbs 8.36g 0g Soybean
Calories 172kcal 206kcal Salmon
Sugar 3g 0g Salmon
Fiber 6g 0g Soybean
Calcium 102mg 15mg Soybean
Iron 5.14mg 0.34mg Soybean
Magnesium 86mg 30mg Soybean
Phosphorus 245mg 252mg Salmon
Potassium 515mg 384mg Soybean
Sodium 1mg 61mg Soybean
Zinc 1.15mg 0.43mg Soybean
Copper 0.407mg 0.049mg Soybean
Manganese 0.824mg 0.016mg Soybean
Selenium 7.3µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 9IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.135mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 54µg 34µg Soybean
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 19.2µg 0.1µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.723mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.807mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 1.355mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 1.108mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.224mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.863mg Soybean
Valine 0.831mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.449mg 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.297g 2.397g Soybean
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 4.553g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean Salmon
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
23%
Soybean
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean
Soybean is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/nutrients
  2. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.