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Soybean raw vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Soybean raw and Corn raw

  • Soybean raw is higher than Corn raw in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily Iron needs 190% more than Corn raw.
  • Soybean raw contains 31 times more Copper than Corn raw. While Soybean raw contains 1.658mg of Copper, Corn raw contains only 0.054mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Soybeans, mature seeds, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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.
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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +656.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +565.6%
Contains more IronIron +2919.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2970.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +963%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +691%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1444.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2866.7%

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% 1.3% 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 23% 11% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +792.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +403.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.77mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.717mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1015.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1377%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.3%
Contains more OtherOther +673%
Contains more WaterWater +790.5%

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +919.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2211.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.7%

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 Corn raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Corn raw Opinion
Calories 446kcal 86kcal Soybean raw
Protein 36.49g 3.27g Soybean raw
Fats 19.94g 1.35g Soybean raw
Vitamin C 6mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Net carbs 20.86g 16.7g Soybean raw
Carbs 30.16g 18.7g Soybean raw
Magnesium 280mg 37mg Soybean raw
Calcium 277mg 2mg Soybean raw
Potassium 1797mg 270mg Soybean raw
Iron 15.7mg 0.52mg Soybean raw
Sugar 7.33g 6.26g Corn raw
Fiber 9.3g 2g Soybean raw
Copper 1.658mg 0.054mg Soybean raw
Zinc 4.89mg 0.46mg Soybean raw
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Phosphorus 704mg 89mg Soybean raw
Sodium 2mg 15mg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 22IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A 1µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.07mg Soybean raw
Manganese 2.517mg 0.163mg Soybean raw
Selenium 17.8µg 0.6µg Soybean raw
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.155mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.055mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 0.717mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.093mg Soybean raw
Vitamin K 47µg 0.3µg Soybean raw
Folate 375µg 42µg Soybean raw
Choline 115.9mg 23mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 2.884g 0.325g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 4.404g 0.432g Soybean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 0.487g Soybean raw
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.023mg Soybean raw
Threonine 1.766mg 0.129mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0.129mg Soybean raw
Leucine 3.309mg 0.348mg Soybean raw
Lysine 2.706mg 0.137mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.547mg 0.067mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0.15mg Soybean raw
Valine 2.029mg 0.185mg Soybean raw
Histidine 1.097mg 0.089mg Soybean raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Corn raw
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
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.