Egg vs Soy protein isolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Soy protein isolate is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Egg 382
Soy protein 335
Protein (g)
Egg 81.1
Soy protein 88.3
Carbs (g)
Egg 7.80
Soy protein 0
Fat (g)
Egg 0
Soy protein 3.39
Fiber (g)
Egg 0
Soy protein 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Soy protein isolate — 88.3g vs 81.1g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Soy protein isolate — 335 vs 382 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Soy protein isolate scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Egg | Soy protein isolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 382 kcal | 335 kcal | +14% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 5.80 g | 4.98 g | +16% |
| Protein | 81.1 g | 88.3 g | -8% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0 g | 3.39 g | -100% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.80 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0 g | 0.422 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0 g | 0.645 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.005 mg | 0.176 mg | -97% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.53 mg | 0.100 mg | +2430% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.865 mg | 1.44 mg | -40% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.775 mg | 0.060 mg | +1192% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.036 mg | 0.100 mg | -64% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 18.0 ug | 176 ug | -90% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 8.40 mg | 191 mg | -96% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.180 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 62.0 mg | 178 mg | -65% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.150 mg | 14.5 mg | -99% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 88.0 mg | 39.0 mg | +126% |
| Phosphorus, P | 111 mg | 776 mg | -86% |
| Potassium, K | 1125 mg | 81.0 mg | +1289% |
| Sodium, Na | 1280 mg | 1005 mg | +27% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.100 mg | 4.03 mg | -98% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.114 mg | 1.60 mg | -93% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.007 mg | 1.49 mg | -100% |
| Selenium, Se | 125 ug | 0.800 ug | +15537% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1598 kj | 1401 kj | +14% |
| Ash | 5.30 g | 3.58 g | +48% |
| Total Sugars | 5.40 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 18.0 ug | 176 ug | -90% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 18.0 ug | 176 ug | -90% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.008 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0 g | 0.310 g | -100% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0 g | 0.104 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.008 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0 g | 0.637 g | -100% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0 g | 1.65 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0 g | 1.45 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.195 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.999 g | 1.12 g | -10% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 3.68 g | 3.14 g | +17% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 4.58 g | 4.25 g | +8% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 6.84 g | 6.78 g | +1% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 5.51 g | 5.33 g | +4% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 2.79 g | 1.13 g | +147% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 2.10 g | 1.05 g | +101% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 4.74 g | 4.59 g | +3% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 3.15 g | 3.22 g | -2% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 5.16 g | 4.10 g | +26% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 4.41 g | 6.67 g | -34% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.83 g | 2.30 g | -21% |
| Alanine | 4.68 g | 3.59 g | +31% |
| Aspartic acid | 8.25 g | 10.2 g | -19% |
| Glutamic acid | 10.8 g | 17.5 g | -38% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 2.84 g | 3.60 g | -21% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 3.15 g | 4.96 g | -36% |
| Serine | 5.59 g | 4.59 g | +22% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | — | 30.8 mg | |
| Genistein | — | 57.3 mg | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | — | 91.1 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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