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Soybean raw vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between soybean raw and ground beef

  • Soybean raw has more copper, iron, manganese, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B2, and potassium; however, ground beef is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily need for copper, 175% more than ground beef.
  • Soybean raw has 280 times more manganese than ground beef. While soybean raw has 2.517mg of manganese, ground beef has only 0.009mg.
  • The glycemic index of soybean raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soybeans, mature seeds, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1547.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +739.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +645.6%
Contains more IronIron +591.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1998.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +324.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27866.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
~equal in Selenium ~19.1µg

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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1613.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1520.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +5257.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.9%
Contains more FatsFats +29.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +103.8%
Contains more WaterWater +583.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2658.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Ground beef DV% diff.
Copper 1.658mg 0.079mg 175%
Iron 15.7mg 2.27mg 168%
Manganese 2.517mg 0.009mg 109%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Folate 375µg 7µg 92%
Phosphorus 704mg 166mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 0.408g 72%
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.051mg 69%
Magnesium 280mg 17mg 63%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.171mg 54%
Potassium 1797mg 241mg 46%
Vitamin K 47µg 2.9µg 37%
Fiber 9.3g 0g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Protein 36.49g 23.87g 25%
Calcium 277mg 33mg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 4.026mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.884g 6.073g 14%
Calories 446kcal 241kcal 10%
Carbs 30.16g 0g 10%
Zinc 4.89mg 5.84mg 9%
Choline 115.9mg 73.2mg 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Fats 19.94g 15.37g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.404g 7.322g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 0.512mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.311mg 5%
Sodium 2mg 73mg 3%
Selenium 17.8µg 19.1µg 2%
Net carbs 20.86g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 7.33g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Ground beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Soybean raw
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/nutrients
  2. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.