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Fast food vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fast food and soybean meal?

  • Fast food is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, while soybean meal is higher in copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B1.
  • Soybean meal's daily need coverage for copper is 209% higher.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Soy meal, defatted, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +515.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +293.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1164%
Contains more IronIron +347.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1552.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +100.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +423.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +964.4%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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% 0.67% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +278.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 FatsFats +402.5%
Contains more WaterWater +454%
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +267.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1082.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Soybean meal DV% diff.
Copper 0.121mg 2mg 209%
Manganese 0.357mg 3.8mg 150%
Iron 3.06mg 13.7mg 133%
Phosphorus 134mg 701mg 81%
Potassium 197mg 2490mg 67%
Magnesium 27mg 306mg 66%
Protein 16.52g 49.2g 65%
Folate 80µg 303µg 56%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.691mg 31%
Selenium 20.3µg 3.3µg 31%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 1.976mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.569mg 27%
Zinc 2.52mg 5.06mg 23%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 2.587mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.268g 19%
Calcium 62mg 244mg 18%
Fats 12.01g 2.39g 15%
Sodium 331mg 3mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.409g 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.251mg 9%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 1.045g 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Calories 297kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 2µg 1%
Carbs 31.5g 35.89g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 35.89g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.653mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 1.952mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 2.18mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 3.66mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 2.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.606mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 2.346mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 1.212mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Soybean meal
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
43%
Fast food
58%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.225g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.