Soybean meal vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between soybean meal and cocoa bean
- Soybean meal is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet cocoa bean is higher in copper, magnesium, iron, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily copper needs 179% more than soybean meal.
- Soybean meal contains 9 times more folate than cocoa bean. While soybean meal contains 303µg of folate, cocoa bean contains only 32µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in soybean meal is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Soy meal, defatted, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +119.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 | +528.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +678% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +382.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +846.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
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:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +157% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +448.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.8% |
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
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +973.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 3.607mg | 179% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 119% | |
| Folate | 303µg | 32µg | 68% |
| Protein | 49.2g | 18.1g | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.691mg | 0.11mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 306mg | 476mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.569mg | 0.118mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 0.268g | 7.76g | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.976mg | 0.254mg | 34% |
| Iron | 13.7mg | 15.52mg | 23% |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 20% | |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 13.2µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.46mg | 16% |
| Fats | 2.39g | 13.1g | 16% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 111mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 5.06mg | 6.37mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.409g | 4.39g | 10% |
| Carbs | 35.89g | 58.3g | 7% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 220kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.045g | 0.42g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 701mg | 728mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 3.8mg | 3.737mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 2490mg | 2509mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.587mg | 2.4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.89g | 28.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.653mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.952mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.18mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.66mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.991mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.606mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 2.346mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.243mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.212mg | 0.312mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
343%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.