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Soybean vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Soybean and Soybean meal different?

  • Soybean contains less Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc than Soybean meal.
  • Soybean meal covers your daily need of Copper 177% more than Soybean.

Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Soy meal, defatted, raw 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.
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +121.2%
Contains more Calcium +139.2%
Contains more Iron +166.5%
Contains more Magnesium +255.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.1%
Contains more Potassium +383.5%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Copper +391.4%
Contains more Manganese +361.2%
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 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +121.2%
Contains more Calcium +139.2%
Contains more Iron +166.5%
Contains more Magnesium +255.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.1%
Contains more Potassium +383.5%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Copper +391.4%
Contains more Manganese +361.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +548.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +461.1%
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +548.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +461.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +275.3%
Contains more Water +801.3%
Contains more Protein +170.2%
Contains more Carbs +329.3%
Contains more Other +192.1%
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
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 Fats +275.3%
Contains more Water +801.3%
Contains more Protein +170.2%
Contains more Carbs +329.3%
Contains more Other +192.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +384.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +384.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 2.36g 35.89g Soybean meal
Protein 18.21g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 8.97g 2.39g Soybean
Carbs 8.36g 35.89g Soybean meal
Calories 172kcal 337kcal Soybean meal
Sugar 3g Soybean meal
Fiber 6g Soybean
Calcium 102mg 244mg Soybean meal
Iron 5.14mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 86mg 306mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 245mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 515mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 1mg 3mg Soybean
Zinc 1.15mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Copper 0.407mg 2mg Soybean meal
Manganese 0.824mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 7.3µg 3.3µg Soybean
Vitamin A 9IU 40IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Soybean meal
Vitamin E 0.35mg Soybean
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.251mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 2.587mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Folate 54µg 303µg Soybean meal
Vitamin K 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.723mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 0.807mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 1.355mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 1.108mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.224mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 0.831mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.449mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 1.297g 0.268g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 0.409g Soybean
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 1.045g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean 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
23%
Soybean
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.