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Rye vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rye and soybeans

  • Rye has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and selenium, while soybeans have more iron and vitamin K.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 76% higher.
  • Soybeans contain 11 times less vitamin B3 than rye. Rye contains 4.27mg of vitamin B3, while soybeans contain 0.399mg.
  • Soybeans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soybeans is 14, while the glycemic index of rye is 34.

The food types used in this comparison are Rye grain and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Rye
Rye
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 +27.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more IronIron +95.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Potassium ~515mg

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.
Rye
Rye
6
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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% 7% 0% 39% 66% 7.5% 11% 54% 0% 48% 41% 26%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +713.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +807.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.1%
Contains more FatsFats +450.3%
Contains more WaterWater +490.1%
Contains more OtherOther +21.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +852.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +560.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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 Rye Soybean DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.824mg 76%
Fiber 15.1g 6g 36%
Iron 2.63mg 5.14mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 5.064g 29%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.179mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.399mg 24%
Carbs 75.86g 8.36g 23%
Protein 10.34g 18.21g 16%
Zinc 2.65mg 1.15mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.155mg 13%
Phosphorus 332mg 245mg 12%
Selenium 13.9µg 7.3µg 12%
Fats 1.63g 8.97g 11%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 19.2µg 11%
Calories 338kcal 172kcal 8%
Calcium 24mg 102mg 8%
Magnesium 110mg 86mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.197g 1.297g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.234mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 1.981g 4%
Copper 0.367mg 0.407mg 4%
Folate 38µg 54µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.35mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.285mg 3%
Choline 30.4mg 47.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Net carbs 60.76g 2.36g N/A
Potassium 510mg 515mg 0%
Sugar 0.98g 3g N/A
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.723mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.807mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 1.108mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.224mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0.831mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.449mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
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 - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.