Soybean meal vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Soybean meal and Lentil different?
- Soybean meal has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B6 than Lentil.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Soybean meal is 194% higher.
- Soybean meal contains 9 times more Magnesium than Lentil. While Soybean meal contains 306mg of Magnesium, Lentil contains only 36mg.
Soy meal, defatted, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 | +750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1184.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +574.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +311.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +696.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +298.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +289.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +669.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +308.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +209.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +219.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +445.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +528.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +572.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +903.5% |
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +539.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +497.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.2% |
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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| Calories | 337kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 49.2g | 9.02g |
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| Fats | 2.39g | 0.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 35.89g | 12.23g |
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| Carbs | 35.89g | 20.13g |
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| Magnesium | 306mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 244mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 2490mg | 369mg |
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| Iron | 13.7mg | 3.33mg |
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| Sugar | 1.8g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g |
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.251mg |
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| Zinc | 5.06mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 701mg | 180mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 40IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 3.8mg | 0.494mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.691mg | 0.169mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.587mg | 1.06mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.976mg | 0.638mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.569mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 303µg | 181µg |
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| Choline | 32.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.268g | 0.053g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.409g | 0.064g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.045g | 0.175g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.653mg | 0.081mg |
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| Threonine | 1.952mg | 0.323mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.18mg | 0.39mg |
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| Leucine | 3.66mg | 0.654mg |
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| Lysine | 2.991mg | 0.63mg |
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| Methionine | 0.606mg | 0.077mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 2.346mg | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 2.243mg | 0.448mg |
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| Histidine | 1.212mg | 0.254mg |
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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.