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Soybean vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Soybean and Wheat Bread

  • Soybean is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Wheat Bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat Bread is 47% higher.
  • Soybean contains 3 times more Vitamin K than Wheat Bread. Soybean contains 19.2µg of Vitamin K, while Wheat Bread contains 5.7µg.
  • Soybean contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 61% 31% 45% 193% 136% 31% 105% 0.13% 107% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.9%
Contains more IronIron +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +357.5%

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 5.7% 0.54% 7% 0% 39% 66% 7.5% 11% 54% 0% 48% 41% 26%
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% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +236.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1466.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.5%
Contains more FatsFats +110.1%
Contains more WaterWater +158.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +567.1%
Contains more OtherOther +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.064 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Wheat Bread Opinion
Calories 172kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Protein 18.21g 12.96g Soybean
Fats 8.97g 4.27g Soybean
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Soybean
Net carbs 2.36g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Carbs 8.36g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Magnesium 86mg 59mg Soybean
Calcium 102mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 515mg 223mg Soybean
Iron 5.14mg 4.09mg Soybean
Sugar 3g 6.42g Soybean
Fiber 6g 4.7g Soybean
Copper 0.407mg 0.198mg Soybean
Zinc 1.15mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 245mg 188mg Soybean
Sodium 1mg 601mg Soybean
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.24mg Soybean
Manganese 0.824mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 7.3µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.153mg Soybean
Vitamin K 19.2µg 5.7µg Soybean
Folate 54µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Choline 47.5mg 22.1mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.297g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 1.019g Soybean
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 1.72g Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.092mg Soybean
Threonine 0.723mg 0.299mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.807mg 0.258mg Soybean
Leucine 1.355mg 0.461mg Soybean
Lysine 1.108mg 0.215mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg 0.105mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.315mg Soybean
Valine 0.831mg 0.31mg Soybean
Histidine 0.449mg 0.15mg Soybean
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean Wheat Bread
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
23%
Soybean
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.308g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.