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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~17.8µg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
16% 24% 61%
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.
Ground beef Soybean raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Soybean raw DV% diff.
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Soybean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Ground beef
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.