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Wheat Bread vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wheat Bread and soybeans

  • Wheat Bread is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B1, yet soybeans are richer in copper, iron, vitamin K, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat Bread is 47% higher.
  • Wheat Bread contains 601 times more sodium than soybeans. Wheat Bread contains 601mg of sodium, while soybeans contain 1mg.
  • Soybeans have a lower glycemic index than wheat Bread.

Food types used in this article are Bread, wheat, toasted and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 31% 45% 193% 136% 31% 105% 0.13% 107% 40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +357.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.9%
Contains more IronIron +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 7% 0% 39% 66% 7.5% 11% 54% 0% 48% 41% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1466.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +236.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
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 CarbsCarbs +567.1%
Contains more OtherOther +45%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.5%
Contains more FatsFats +110.1%
Contains more WaterWater +158.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.297 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.064 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Soybean DV% diff.
Selenium 33.4µg 7.3µg 47%
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 0.399mg 37%
Sodium 601mg 1mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.155mg 24%
Manganese 1.377mg 0.824mg 24%
Copper 0.198mg 0.407mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 5.064g 22%
Carbs 55.77g 8.36g 16%
Iron 4.09mg 5.14mg 13%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 19.2µg 11%
Protein 12.96g 18.21g 11%
Potassium 223mg 515mg 9%
Folate 86µg 54µg 8%
Phosphorus 188mg 245mg 8%
Calories 313kcal 172kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.285mg 7%
Fats 4.27g 8.97g 7%
Calcium 165mg 102mg 6%
Magnesium 59mg 86mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.179mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.234mg 6%
Choline 22.1mg 47.5mg 5%
Fiber 4.7g 6g 5%
Zinc 1.47mg 1.15mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.019g 1.981g 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.35mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.989g 1.297g 1%
Net carbs 51.07g 2.36g N/A
Sugar 6.42g 3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 0.299mg 0.723mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.807mg 0%
Leucine 0.461mg 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 1.108mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.224mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 0.31mg 0.831mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.449mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread Soybean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Wheat Bread
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.308g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.