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Soybean vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between soybeans and rye

  • Soybeans have more iron and vitamin K, while rye has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 76% higher.
  • Rye contains 3 times less vitamin K than soybeans. Soybeans contain 19.2µg of vitamin K, while rye contains 5.9µg.
  • Soybeans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soybeans is 14, while the glycemic index of rye is 34.

The food types used in this comparison are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Rye grain.

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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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more IronIron +95.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.4%
~equal in Potassium ~510mg
~equal in Copper ~0.367mg

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% 7% 0% 39% 66% 7.5% 11% 54% 0% 48% 41% 26%
Rye
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +713.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.6%
~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
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.1%
Contains more FatsFats +450.3%
Contains more WaterWater +490.1%
Contains more OtherOther +21.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +807.4%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +852.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +560.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.824mg 2.577mg 76%
Fiber 6g 15.1g 36%
Iron 5.14mg 2.63mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 0.767g 29%
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 1.456mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 4.27mg 24%
Carbs 8.36g 75.86g 23%
Protein 18.21g 10.34g 16%
Zinc 1.15mg 2.65mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.316mg 13%
Phosphorus 245mg 332mg 12%
Selenium 7.3µg 13.9µg 12%
Fats 8.97g 1.63g 11%
Vitamin K 19.2µg 5.9µg 11%
Calories 172kcal 338kcal 8%
Calcium 102mg 24mg 8%
Magnesium 86mg 110mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.297g 0.197g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.294mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.981g 0.208g 4%
Copper 0.407mg 0.367mg 4%
Folate 54µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.85mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.251mg 3%
Choline 47.5mg 30.4mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 2.36g 60.76g N/A
Potassium 515mg 510mg 0%
Sugar 3g 0.98g N/A
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.723mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.807mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 1.355mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 1.108mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.224mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.831mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.449mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.