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Soy protein isolate vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Soy protein isolate and Soybean raw

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Selenium in Soybean raw is higher than in Soy protein isolate.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 59% more than Soy protein isolate.
  • Soybean raw has 503 times less Sodium than Soy protein isolate. Soy protein isolate has 1005mg of Sodium, while Soybean raw has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soy protein isolate and Soybeans, mature seeds, 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 28% 53% 7.1% 544% 533% 110% 333% 131% 195% 4.4%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +617.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2118.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2125%
~equal in Iron ~15.7mg
~equal in Copper ~1.658mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~704mg

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% 0% 0% 44% 23% 27% 3.6% 23% 0% 0% 132% 104%
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% 1.3% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +396.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
88% 3% 5% 3%
Protein: 88.32 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 4.98 g
Other: 3.31 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +142%
Contains more FatsFats +488.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +71.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.645 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.648 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +582.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +582.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy protein isolate Soybean raw Opinion
Calories 335kcal 446kcal Soybean raw
Protein 88.32g 36.49g Soy protein isolate
Fats 3.39g 19.94g Soybean raw
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Soybean raw
Net carbs 0g 20.86g Soybean raw
Carbs 0g 30.16g Soybean raw
Magnesium 39mg 280mg Soybean raw
Calcium 178mg 277mg Soybean raw
Potassium 81mg 1797mg Soybean raw
Iron 14.5mg 15.7mg Soybean raw
Sugar 0g 7.33g Soy protein isolate
Fiber 0g 9.3g Soybean raw
Copper 1.599mg 1.658mg Soybean raw
Zinc 4.03mg 4.89mg Soybean raw
Phosphorus 776mg 704mg Soy protein isolate
Sodium 1005mg 2mg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Soybean raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Soybean raw
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg Soybean raw
Manganese 1.493mg 2.517mg Soybean raw
Selenium 0.8µg 17.8µg Soybean raw
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.874mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.87mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 1.438mg 1.623mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.793mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.377mg Soybean raw
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg Soybean raw
Folate 176µg 375µg Soybean raw
Choline 190.9mg 115.9mg Soy protein isolate
Saturated Fat 0.422g 2.884g Soy protein isolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.645g 4.404g Soybean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.648g 11.255g Soybean raw
Tryptophan 1.116mg 0.591mg Soy protein isolate
Threonine 3.137mg 1.766mg Soy protein isolate
Isoleucine 4.253mg 1.971mg Soy protein isolate
Leucine 6.783mg 3.309mg Soy protein isolate
Lysine 5.327mg 2.706mg Soy protein isolate
Methionine 1.13mg 0.547mg Soy protein isolate
Phenylalanine 4.593mg 2.122mg Soy protein isolate
Valine 4.098mg 2.029mg Soy protein isolate
Histidine 2.303mg 1.097mg Soy protein isolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soy protein isolate Soybean 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
27%
Soy protein isolate
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
194%
Soy protein isolate
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1003mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy protein isolate
Soy protein isolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy protein isolate
Soy protein isolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy protein isolate
Soy protein isolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy protein isolate
Soy protein isolate is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 protein isolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174276/nutrients
  2. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.