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

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A recap on differences between soybean raw and spinach raw

  • Soybean raw is higher in copper, iron, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, magnesium, and folate, yet spinach raw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily vitamin K needs 363% more than soybean raw.
  • Soybean raw contains 14 times more phosphorus than spinach raw. While soybean raw contains 704mg of phosphorus, spinach raw contains only 49mg.
  • The glycemic index of soybean raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Soybeans, mature seeds, raw and Spinach, 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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +254.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +179.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222%
Contains more IronIron +479.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1175.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +822.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1336.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1680%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1020.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +500.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +368.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +927.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1175.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5012.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +730.9%
Contains more OtherOther +183.1%
Contains more WaterWater +970.3%

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% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43940%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6721.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 47µg 482.9µg 363%
Copper 1.658mg 0.13mg 170%
Iron 15.7mg 2.71mg 162%
Phosphorus 704mg 49mg 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 0.165g 74%
Manganese 2.517mg 0.897mg 70%
Protein 36.49g 2.86g 67%
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.078mg 66%
Vitamin A 1µg 469µg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.189mg 52%
Magnesium 280mg 79mg 48%
Folate 375µg 194µg 45%
Zinc 4.89mg 0.53mg 40%
Potassium 1797mg 558mg 36%
Selenium 17.8µg 1µg 31%
Fats 19.94g 0.39g 30%
Fiber 9.3g 2.2g 28%
Vitamin C 6mg 28.1mg 25%
Calories 446kcal 23kcal 21%
Choline 115.9mg 19.3mg 18%
Calcium 277mg 99mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 0.065mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.195mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.884g 0.063g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.404g 0.01g 11%
Carbs 30.16g 3.63g 9%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 2.03mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 0.724mg 6%
Sodium 2mg 79mg 3%
Net carbs 20.86g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 7.33g 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Spinach 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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.821g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.