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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.

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.
Soy milk
Soy milk
2
:
8
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Calcium +148%
Contains more Iron +378.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Manganese +60.1%
Contains more Selenium +322.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Copper - 0.121
Soy milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 18% 23% 11% 7% 4% 43% 30% 27%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Calcium +148%
Contains more Iron +378.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Manganese +60.1%
Contains more Selenium +322.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Copper - 0.121

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.
Soy milk
Soy milk
0
:
11
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin E +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.3%
Contains more Folate +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.3%
Soy milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 15% 16% 10% 23% 18% 14% 0% 8%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin E +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.3%
Contains more Folate +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy milk
Soy milk
1
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Water +129%
Contains more Protein +405.2%
Contains more Fats +586.3%
Contains more Carbs +401.6%
Contains more Other +133.8%
Soy milk
3% 2% 6% 88%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 6.28 g
Water: 88.05 g
Other: 0.65 g
Fast food
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 Water +129%
Contains more Protein +405.2%
Contains more Fats +586.3%
Contains more Carbs +401.6%
Contains more Other +133.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy milk
Soy milk
1
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1105.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.8%
Soy milk
13% 26% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.961 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1105.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 3.27g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 1.75g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 6.28g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 54kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 3.99g 4.88g Soy milk
Fiber 0.6g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 25mg 62mg Fast food
Iron 0.64mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 52mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 118mg 197mg Fast food
Sodium 51mg 331mg Soy milk
Zinc 0.12mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.128mg 0.121mg Soy milk
Manganese 0.223mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 4.8µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 3IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.373mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 18µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 3µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.108mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.186mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.131mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.027mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.113mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.117mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.061mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Soy milk
Trans Fat 0g 0.514g Soy milk
Saturated Fat 0.205g 4.493g Soy milk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.401g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.961g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soy milk Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Soy milk
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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.