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Soybean meal vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between soybean meal and turkey meat

  • Soybean meal is higher in copper, manganese, iron, folate, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B1, yet turkey meat is higher in selenium and vitamin B3.
  • Soybean meal covers your daily copper needs 212% more than turkey meat.
  • Soybean meal contains 271 times more manganese than turkey meat. While soybean meal contains 3.8mg of manganese, turkey meat contains only 0.014mg.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Soy meal, defatted, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +920%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1642.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +941.8%
Contains more IronIron +1156.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2050.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +104%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27042.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +803%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.616mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59716.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1062.5%
Contains more FatsFats +209.2%
Contains more WaterWater +815.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +547.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.8%

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 Turkey meat
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean meal Turkey meat DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.093mg 212%
Manganese 3.8mg 0.014mg 165%
Iron 13.7mg 1.09mg 158%
Folate 303µg 9µg 74%
Phosphorus 701mg 223mg 68%
Magnesium 306mg 30mg 66%
Potassium 2490mg 239mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.691mg 0.045mg 54%
Selenium 3.3µg 29.8µg 48%
Vitamin B3 2.587mg 9.573mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Protein 49.2g 28.55g 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Calcium 244mg 14mg 23%
Zinc 5.06mg 2.48mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.976mg 0.948mg 21%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Carbs 35.89g 0.06g 12%
Saturated fat 0.268g 2.155g 9%
Fats 2.39g 7.39g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.045g 2.119g 7%
Calories 337kcal 189kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.409g 2.647g 6%
Sodium 3mg 103mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.569mg 0.616mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.281mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 35.89g 0.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.653mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.952mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.18mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 3.66mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.991mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.606mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.346mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 1.212mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean meal Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
58%
Soybean meal
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Soybean meal
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
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 - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.887g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.