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Soy milk vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between soy milk and fast food?

  • Fast food is richer than soy milk in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% more.
  • The amount of sodium in soy milk is lower.
  • The glycemic index of soy milk is lower.

We used Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this article.

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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 18% 7.5% 10% 24% 43% 3.3% 22% 6.7% 29% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.9%
Contains more IronIron +378.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +322.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Copper ~0.121mg

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 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 15% 16% 9.6% 22% 18% 0% 7.5% 14% 13%
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +344.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 6% 88%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 6.28 g
Water: 88.05 g
Other: 0.65 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +129%
Contains more ProteinProtein +405.2%
Contains more FatsFats +586.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +401.6%
Contains more OtherOther +133.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 26% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.961 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1105.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy milk Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 5.617mg 32%
Iron 0.64mg 3.06mg 30%
Selenium 4.8µg 20.3µg 28%
Protein 3.27g 16.52g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.363mg 23%
Zinc 0.12mg 2.52mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.317mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.205g 4.493g 19%
Fats 1.75g 12.01g 16%
Folate 18µg 80µg 16%
Calories 54kcal 297kcal 12%
Phosphorus 52mg 134mg 12%
Sodium 51mg 331mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.401g 4.835g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.212mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 6.28g 31.5g 8%
Manganese 0.223mg 0.357mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.961g 1.68g 5%
Calcium 25mg 62mg 4%
Fiber 0.6g 1.7g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.373mg 0.53mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin K 3µg 4.9µg 2%
Choline 23.6mg 34.4mg 2%
Potassium 118mg 197mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.128mg 0.121mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 25mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 3.99g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.108mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.186mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.113mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.117mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soy milk Fast food
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
9%
Soy milk
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Soy milk
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy milk
Soy milk contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Soy milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172446/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.