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Turkey meat vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Soybean

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Soybean is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin K.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 57% more than Soybean.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Soybean is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Selenium +308.2%
Contains more Calcium +628.6%
Contains more Iron +371.6%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +115.5%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +337.6%
Contains more Manganese +5785.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 245
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Selenium +308.2%
Contains more Calcium +628.6%
Contains more Iron +371.6%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +115.5%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +337.6%
Contains more Manganese +5785.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 245

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2299.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.285
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2299.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.8%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +13833.3%
Contains more Other +297.9%
Equal in Water - 62.55
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
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
Contains more Protein +56.8%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +13833.3%
Contains more Other +297.9%
Equal in Water - 62.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 2.36g Soybean
Protein 28.55g 18.21g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 8.97g Soybean
Carbs 0.06g 8.36g Soybean
Calories 189kcal 172kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 0g 3g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 6g Soybean
Calcium 14mg 102mg Soybean
Iron 1.09mg 5.14mg Soybean
Magnesium 30mg 86mg Soybean
Phosphorus 223mg 245mg Soybean
Potassium 239mg 515mg Soybean
Sodium 103mg 1mg Soybean
Zinc 2.48mg 1.15mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.407mg Soybean
Manganese 0.014mg 0.824mg Soybean
Selenium 29.8µg 7.3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 9IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.35mg Soybean
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.155mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.285mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.399mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.179mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.234mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 54µg Soybean
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.242mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.723mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 1.925mg 1.355mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.108mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.224mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.869mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.831mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.449mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Soybean
Trans Fat 0.101g 0g Soybean
Saturated Fat 2.155g 1.297g Soybean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 1.981g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 5.064g Soybean
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Soybean
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
50%
Turkey meat
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.858g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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