Seeds vs Soy protein isolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Seeds 367
Soy protein 335
Protein (g)
Seeds 49.1
Soy protein 88.3
Carbs (g)
Seeds 38.4
Soy protein 0
Fat (g)
Seeds 4.77
Soy protein 3.39
Fiber (g)
Seeds —
Soy protein 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Soy protein isolate — 88.3g vs 49.1g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Soy protein isolate — 335 vs 367 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) 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 | Seeds | Soy protein isolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 367 kcal | 335 kcal | +10% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.20 g | 4.98 g | -76% |
| Protein | 49.1 g | 88.3 g | -44% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.77 g | 3.39 g | +41% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 38.4 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.21 g | 0.422 g | +186% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.861 g | 0.645 g | +33% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.50 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 2.22 mg | 0.176 mg | +1160% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.420 mg | 0.100 mg | +320% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.29 mg | 1.44 mg | +198% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.472 mg | 0.060 mg | +687% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.811 mg | 0.100 mg | +711% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 242 ug | 176 ug | +38% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 191 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 23.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 504 mg | 178 mg | +183% |
| Iron, Fe | 13.4 mg | 14.5 mg | -8% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 760 mg | 39.0 mg | +1849% |
| Phosphorus, P | 1684 mg | 776 mg | +117% |
| Potassium, K | 1869 mg | 81.0 mg | +2207% |
| Sodium, Na | 37.0 mg | 1005 mg | -96% |
| Zinc, Zn | 12.3 mg | 4.03 mg | +206% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.001 mg | 1.60 mg | -100% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.26 mg | 1.49 mg | +51% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0.800 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1536 kj | 1401 kj | +10% |
| Ash | 6.50 g | 3.58 g | +82% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 242 ug | 176 ug | +38% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 242 ug | 176 ug | +38% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 458 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.042 g | 0.008 g | +425% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.05 g | 0.310 g | +238% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.106 g | 0.104 g | +2% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.032 g | 0.008 g | +300% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.823 g | 0.637 g | +29% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.25 g | 1.65 g | +36% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.22 g | 1.45 g | +53% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.009 g | 0.195 g | -95% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.741 g | 1.12 g | -34% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.82 g | 3.14 g | -42% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.77 g | 4.25 g | -58% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.35 g | 6.78 g | -51% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.49 g | 5.33 g | -53% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.797 g | 1.13 g | -29% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 1.29 g | 1.05 g | +23% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 3.06 g | 4.59 g | -33% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.77 g | 3.22 g | -45% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.52 g | 4.10 g | -39% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 6.63 g | 6.67 g | -1% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.55 g | 2.30 g | -33% |
| Alanine | 2.28 g | 3.59 g | -37% |
| Aspartic acid | 5.34 g | 10.2 g | -48% |
| Glutamic acid | 12.3 g | 17.5 g | -30% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 2.38 g | 3.60 g | -34% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.09 g | 4.96 g | -58% |
| Serine | 2.45 g | 4.59 g | -47% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Potassium, K +2207% in Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) Magnesium, Mg +1849% in Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +1160% in Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +711% in Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless)
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