Ground beef vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ground beef and soybean raw
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12; however, soybean raw is higher in copper, iron, manganese, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Soybean raw covers your daily need for copper, 175% more than ground beef.
- The glycemic index of soybean raw is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw.
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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 more ZincZinc | +19.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1547.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +739.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +645.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +591.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1998.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +324.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27866.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +608.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1613.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +408.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1520.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +5257.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +58.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
36.49 g
Fats:
19.94 g
Carbs:
30.16 g
Water:
8.54 g
Other:
4.87 g
Contains more WaterWater | +583.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +29.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +103.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.255 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2658.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 0.079mg | 1.658mg | 175% |
Iron | 2.27mg | 15.7mg | 168% |
Manganese | 0.009mg | 2.517mg | 109% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0µg | 104% |
Folate | 7µg | 375µg | 92% |
Phosphorus | 166mg | 704mg | 77% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 11.255g | 72% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.874mg | 69% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 280mg | 63% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.87mg | 54% |
Potassium | 241mg | 1797mg | 46% |
Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 47µg | 37% |
Fiber | 0g | 9.3g | 37% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
Protein | 23.87g | 36.49g | 25% |
Calcium | 33mg | 277mg | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 1.623mg | 15% |
Saturated fat | 6.073g | 2.884g | 14% |
Calories | 241kcal | 446kcal | 10% |
Carbs | 0g | 30.16g | 10% |
Zinc | 5.84mg | 4.89mg | 9% |
Choline | 73.2mg | 115.9mg | 8% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
Fats | 15.37g | 19.94g | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 4.404g | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.793mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.85mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.377mg | 5% |
Sodium | 73mg | 2mg | 3% |
Selenium | 19.1µg | 17.8µg | 2% |
Net carbs | 0g | 20.86g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 7.33g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.173g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.766mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.971mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.861mg | 3.309mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.706mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 2.122mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.172mg | 2.029mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.775mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
46%

83%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%

244%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Soybean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?

Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1.4)