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Soybean meal vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between soybean meal and yolk

  • Soybean meal is richer in copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, yet yolk is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 362% higher.
  • Soybean meal contains 69 times more manganese than yolk. Soybean meal contains 3.8mg of manganese, while yolk contains 0.055mg.
  • Soybean meal contains less saturated fat.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than soybean meal.

Food types used in this article are Soy meal, defatted, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6020%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2184.4%
Contains more IronIron +401.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2497.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1597%

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%
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10679.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +899.7%
Contains more OtherOther +228.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1010.5%
Contains more WaterWater +653.7%

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2769.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +302.3%

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 Yolk
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 Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Copper 2mg 0.077mg 214%
Manganese 3.8mg 0.055mg 163%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Iron 13.7mg 2.73mg 137%
Selenium 3.3µg 56µg 96%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Magnesium 306mg 5mg 72%
Potassium 2490mg 109mg 70%
Protein 49.2g 15.86g 67%
Phosphorus 701mg 390mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.691mg 0.176mg 43%
Saturated fat 0.268g 9.551g 42%
Vitamin A 2µg 381µg 42%
Folate 303µg 146µg 39%
Fats 2.39g 26.54g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 0.409g 11.738g 28%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Zinc 5.06mg 2.3mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.045g 4.204g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.528mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.976mg 2.99mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.569mg 0.35mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.587mg 0.024mg 16%
Calcium 244mg 129mg 12%
Carbs 35.89g 3.59g 11%
Sodium 3mg 48mg 2%
Calories 337kcal 322kcal 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 35.89g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.653mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 1.952mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.18mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 3.66mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 2.991mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.606mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.346mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 1.212mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean meal Yolk
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Soybean meal
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.283g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.