Soybean meal vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are soybean meal and buckwheat different?
- Soybean meal has more copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, folate, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B6 than buckwheat.
- Daily need coverage for copper for soybean meal is 206% higher.
- Soybean meal contains 28 times more potassium than buckwheat. While soybean meal contains 2490mg of potassium, buckwheat contains only 88mg.
- Buckwheat has a lower glycemic index (51) than soybean meal (68).
Soy meal, defatted, raw and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3385.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2729.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1612.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1269.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +729.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +901.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +842.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1627.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +543.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +450.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +639% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2064.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1355.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +285.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1197.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +989.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +455.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.146mg | 206% |
| Iron | 13.7mg | 0.8mg | 161% |
| Manganese | 3.8mg | 0.403mg | 148% |
| Protein | 49.2g | 3.38g | 92% |
| Phosphorus | 701mg | 70mg | 90% |
| Folate | 303µg | 14µg | 72% |
| Potassium | 2490mg | 88mg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 306mg | 51mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.691mg | 0.04mg | 54% |
| Zinc | 5.06mg | 0.61mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.569mg | 0.077mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.976mg | 0.359mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 7mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.039mg | 16% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 92kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.587mg | 0.94mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.045g | 0.188g | 6% |
| Carbs | 35.89g | 19.94g | 5% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 2.39g | 0.62g | 3% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.268g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.409g | 0.188g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.89g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.653mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.952mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.18mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.66mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.991mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.606mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 2.346mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.243mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.212mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
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
58%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)