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Quinoa vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Quinoa and Soybean meal?

  • Soybean meal has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Quinoa.
  • Soybean meal's daily need coverage for Copper is 201% higher.

We used Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
0
:
10
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Calcium +1335.3%
Contains more Iron +819.5%
Contains more Magnesium +378.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.2%
Contains more Potassium +1347.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +364.2%
Contains more Copper +941.7%
Contains more Manganese +502.2%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Soybean meal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains more Calcium +1335.3%
Contains more Iron +819.5%
Contains more Magnesium +378.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.2%
Contains more Potassium +1347.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +364.2%
Contains more Copper +941.7%
Contains more Manganese +502.2%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%

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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
7
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +545.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.6%
Contains more Folate +621.4%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Soybean meal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +545.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.6%
Contains more Folate +621.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
4
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Water +931.8%
Contains more Protein +1018.2%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Other +624.7%
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Soybean meal
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 Water +931.8%
Contains more Protein +1018.2%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Other +624.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
3
:
0
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.045
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Soybean meal
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.045

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 35.89g Soybean meal
Protein 4.4g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 1.92g 2.39g Soybean meal
Carbs 21.3g 35.89g Soybean meal
Calories 120kcal 337kcal Soybean meal
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Soybean meal
Fiber 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 244mg Soybean meal
Iron 1.49mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 64mg 306mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 152mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 172mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 7mg 3mg Soybean meal
Zinc 1.09mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Copper 0.192mg 2mg Soybean meal
Manganese 0.631mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 2.8µg 3.3µg Soybean meal
Vitamin A 5IU 40IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Soybean meal
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.251mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 2.587mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Folate 42µg 303µg Soybean meal
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.131mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 0.157mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 0.261mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 0.239mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.096mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 0.185mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.127mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.268g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.409g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 1.045g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Soybean meal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Quinoa
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.