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Oat vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oat and Soybean?

  • Oat is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Soybean is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 178% more.
  • Soybean contains 8 times less Vitamin B5 than Oat. Oat contains 1.349mg of Vitamin B5, while Soybean contains 0.179mg.

We used Oats and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt types 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.
Oat
Oat
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +105.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +496.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Iron ~5.14mg

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.
Oat
Oat
3
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% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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% 0.54% 7% 0% 39% 66% 7.5% 11% 54% 0% 48% 41% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +653.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~54µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +692.7%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more WaterWater +660.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11%
~equal in Protein ~18.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.297g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.981g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Soybean Opinion
Calories 389kcal 172kcal Oat
Protein 16.89g 18.21g Soybean
Fats 6.9g 8.97g Soybean
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Soybean
Net carbs 55.67g 2.36g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 8.36g Oat
Magnesium 177mg 86mg Oat
Calcium 54mg 102mg Soybean
Potassium 429mg 515mg Soybean
Iron 4.72mg 5.14mg Soybean
Sugar 3g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 6g Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.407mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 1.15mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 245mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 1mg Soybean
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.35mg Soybean
Manganese 4.916mg 0.824mg Oat
Selenium 7.3µg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.155mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.285mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.399mg Oat
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.179mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.234mg Soybean
Vitamin K 19.2µg Soybean
Folate 56µg 54µg Oat
Choline 47.5mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.217g 1.297g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 1.981g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 5.064g Soybean
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.242mg Soybean
Threonine 0.575mg 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 1.284mg 1.355mg Soybean
Lysine 0.701mg 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.312mg 0.224mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.869mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.831mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.449mg Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
30%
Oat
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.