Soybean meal vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between soybean meal and seaweed
- Soybean meal is richer than seaweed in copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for copper for soybean meal is 208% higher.
- Soybean meal contains 285 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. Soybean meal contains 0.569mg of vitamin B6, while seaweed contains 0.002mg.
Food types used in this article are Soy meal, defatted, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw.
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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 | +152.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2697.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +380.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1438.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1569% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +371.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1282% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +450.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +207.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
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:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2828.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +326.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +275% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1075.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
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
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +317.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2123.4% |
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Saturated fat
~0.247g
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.13mg | 208% |
| Manganese | 3.8mg | 0.2mg | 157% |
| Iron | 13.7mg | 2.85mg | 136% |
| Protein | 49.2g | 1.68g | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 701mg | 42mg | 94% |
| Potassium | 2490mg | 89mg | 71% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.691mg | 0.05mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.569mg | 0.002mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 306mg | 121mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 5.06mg | 1.23mg | 35% |
| Folate | 303µg | 180µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.976mg | 0.642mg | 27% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 43kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.587mg | 0.47mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 233mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 35.89g | 9.57g | 9% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 168mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.045g | 0.047g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 0.7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.39g | 0.56g | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.409g | 0.098g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.89g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.268g | 0.247g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.653mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.952mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.18mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.66mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.991mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.606mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 2.346mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.243mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.212mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.