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Soybean meal vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Soybean meal and Steak?

  • Soybean meal is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, while Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Soybean meal's daily need coverage for Copper is 213% higher.
  • Steak has 51 times less Folate than Soybean meal. Soybean meal has 303µg of Folate, while Steak has 6µg.
  • Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Soy meal, defatted, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +1933.3%
Contains more Iron +470.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1230.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.1%
Contains more Potassium +792.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +2252.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Selenium +863.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +1933.3%
Contains more Iron +470.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1230.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.1%
Contains more Potassium +792.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +2252.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Selenium +863.6%

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.
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Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +4950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +4950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +933.3%
Contains more Fats +695.8%
Contains more Water +701%
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +933.3%
Contains more Fats +695.8%
Contains more Water +701%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2142.3%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2142.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soybean meal Steak
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean meal Steak Opinion
Net carbs 35.89g 0g Soybean meal
Protein 49.2g 24.85g Soybean meal
Fats 2.39g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 35.89g 0g Soybean meal
Calories 337kcal 271kcal Soybean meal
Calcium 244mg 12mg Soybean meal
Iron 13.7mg 2.4mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 306mg 23mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 701mg 163mg Soybean meal
Potassium 2490mg 279mg Soybean meal
Sodium 3mg 58mg Soybean meal
Zinc 5.06mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 2mg 0.085mg Soybean meal
Manganese 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 3.3µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 40IU 25IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.691mg 0.074mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 2.587mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.569mg 0.5mg Soybean meal
Folate 303µg 6µg Soybean meal
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.653mg 0.278mg Soybean meal
Threonine 1.952mg 1.171mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 2.18mg 1.157mg Soybean meal
Leucine 3.66mg 2.142mg Soybean meal
Lysine 2.991mg 2.38mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.606mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 2.346mg 0.997mg Soybean meal
Valine 2.243mg 1.242mg Soybean meal
Histidine 1.212mg 0.931mg Soybean meal
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.268g 8.443g Soybean meal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.409g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.045g 0.896g Soybean meal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean meal Steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Soybean meal
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Soybean meal
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.