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Soybean raw vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between soybean raw and margarine

  • Soybean raw is higher in iron, copper, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B2, yet margarine is higher in vitamin A and vitamin E.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily iron needs 196% more than margarine.
  • The amount of saturated fat in soybean raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of margarine is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Soybeans, mature seeds, raw and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +9233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9883.3%
Contains more IronIron +26066.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13980%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8640%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6956.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4088.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +37400%
Contains more CholineCholine +834.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +97.9%
~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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22706.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4208.6%
Contains more OtherOther +155%
Contains more FatsFats +304.8%
Contains more WaterWater +93.4%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +782.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.9%

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 Margarine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Margarine DV% diff.
Iron 15.7mg 0.06mg 196%
Copper 1.658mg 0mg 184%
Manganese 2.517mg 109%
Phosphorus 704mg 5mg 100%
Folate 375µg 1µg 94%
Fats 19.94g 80.71g 93%
Vitamin A 1µg 819µg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 24.302g 87%
Monounsaturated fat 4.404g 38.877g 86%
Protein 36.49g 0.16g 73%
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.01mg 72%
Magnesium 280mg 3mg 66%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.037mg 64%
Saturated fat 2.884g 15.189g 56%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 9mg 54%
Potassium 1797mg 18mg 52%
Zinc 4.89mg 0mg 44%
Vitamin K 47µg 93µg 38%
Fiber 9.3g 0g 37%
Selenium 17.8µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.009mg 28%
Calcium 277mg 3mg 27%
Choline 115.9mg 12.4mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 16%
Calories 446kcal 717kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 0.023mg 10%
Carbs 30.16g 0.7g 10%
Vitamin C 6mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg 4%
Net carbs 20.86g 0.7g N/A
Sugar 7.33g 0g N/A
Sodium 2mg 2mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 14.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.305g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.