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Water vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between water and soybeans

  • Water contains less iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and calcium than soybeans.
  • Soybeans' daily need coverage for iron is 64% higher.
  • Water has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of water is 0, while the glycemic index of soybeans is 14.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
Soybean
10
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +8500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +2443.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +11400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Soybean
10
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +59.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1810%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Soybean DV% diff.
Iron 0mg 5.14mg 64%
Copper 0.016mg 0.407mg 43%
Manganese 0mg 0.824mg 36%
Protein 0g 18.21g 36%
Phosphorus 0mg 245mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 34%
Fiber 0g 6g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 22%
Magnesium 1mg 86mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 18%
Vitamin K 19.2µg 16%
Potassium 0mg 515mg 15%
Fats 0g 8.97g 14%
Folate 54µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 13%
Selenium 7.3µg 13%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.15mg 10%
Calcium 3mg 102mg 10%
Choline 47.5mg 9%
Calories 0kcal 172kcal 9%
Saturated fat 1.297g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.981g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 4%
Carbs 0g 8.36g 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 2.36g N/A
Sugar 3g N/A
Sodium 5mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 0.723mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.807mg 0%
Leucine 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 1.108mg 0%
Methionine 0.224mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0%
Valine 0.831mg 0%
Histidine 0.449mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water Soybean
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
0%
Water
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean
Soybean 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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.