Wheat flour, whole-grain vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat flour, whole-grain and soybeans different?
- Wheat flour, whole-grain is higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, soybeans are richer in iron and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for wheat flour, whole-grain is 141% higher.
- Wheat flour, whole-grain contains 12 times more vitamin B3 than soybeans. While wheat flour, whole-grain contains 4.957mg of vitamin B3, soybeans contain only 0.399mg.
Wheat flour, whole-grain and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +393.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +746.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +223.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +236.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +910.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.21 g
Fats:
2.5 g
Carbs:
71.97 g
Water:
10.74 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
18.21 g
Fats:
8.97 g
Carbs:
8.36 g
Water:
62.55 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +760.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +258.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +482.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.283 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.167 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.297 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.064 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +333.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 340kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 13.21g | 18.21g |
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| Fats | 2.5g | 8.97g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 61.27g | 2.36g |
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| Carbs | 71.97g | 8.36g |
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| Magnesium | 137mg | 86mg |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 102mg |
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| Potassium | 363mg | 515mg |
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| Iron | 3.6mg | 5.14mg |
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| Sugar | 0.41g | 3g |
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| Fiber | 10.7g | 6g |
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| Copper | 0.41mg | 0.407mg |
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| Zinc | 2.6mg | 1.15mg |
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| Starch | 57.77g |
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| Phosphorus | 357mg | 245mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 9IU | |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.35mg |
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| Manganese | 4.067mg | 0.824mg |
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| Selenium | 61.8µg | 7.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.502mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.957mg | 0.399mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.603mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.407mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 19.2µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 54µg |
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| Choline | 31.2mg | 47.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.43g | 1.297g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.283g | 1.981g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.167g | 5.064g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.174mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 0.367mg | 0.723mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.443mg | 0.807mg |
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| Leucine | 0.898mg | 1.355mg |
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| Lysine | 0.359mg | 1.108mg |
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| Methionine | 0.228mg | 0.224mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.682mg | 0.869mg |
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| Valine | 0.564mg | 0.831mg |
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| Histidine | 0.357mg | 0.449mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat flour, whole-grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat flour, whole-grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat flour, whole-grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat flour, whole-grain is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat flour, whole-grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.