Soy Flour vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Soy Flour and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy flour
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy flour and kimchi:
- Both kimchi and soy flour are high in iron.
- Kimchi has 18.2 times less saturated fat than soy flour.
- Kimchi has 7.8 times less sugar than soy flour.
- Soy flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Soy flour is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Flour (Soy flour, low-fat) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Soy flour is high in calories and kimchi has 96% less calories than soy flour - kimchi has 15 calories per 100 grams and soy flour has 372 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy flour is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Soy flour has a macronutrient ratio of 50:31:20 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Flour | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 31% | 51% |
| Fat | 20% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soy flour is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 92% less carbohydrates than soy flour - kimchi has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy flour has 30.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kimchi are made of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar, whereas the carbs in soy flour comprise of 52% dietary fiber, 31% sugar and 17% starch.
dietary fiber
Soy flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 900% more dietary fiber than kimchi - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy flour has 16g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kimchi has 7.8 times less sugar than soy flour - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and soy flour has 9.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Soy flour is an excellent source of protein and it has 44 times more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and soy flour has 49.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kimchi has 18.2 times less saturated fat than soy flour - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy flour has 1.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Kimchi and soy flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy flour has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and soy flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy flour has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 10 times more Vitamin K than soy flour - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy flour has 3.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Soy flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both soy flour and kimchi contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Soy Flour | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.088 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.28 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 2.95 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.55 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.05 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 289 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Soy flour is an excellent source of calcium and it has 764% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy flour has 285mg of calcium.
iron
Both kimchi and soy flour are high in iron. Soy flour has 228% more iron than kimchi - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and soy flour has 8.2mg of iron.
potassium
Soy flour is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy flour has 2090mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Soy Flour | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 24 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 49 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soy flour has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kimchi per 100 grams.
| Soy Flour | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.555 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.555 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy flour has more linoleic acid than kimchi per 100 grams.
| Soy Flour | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.025 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.66 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 3.685 G | 0.104 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kimchi or soy flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Soy flour is high in calories and kimchi has 100% less calories than soy flour - kimchi has 15 calories in 100g and soy flour has 372 calories.
Is kimchi or soy flour better for protein?
Soy flour is a fantastic source of protein and it has 44 times more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and soy flour has 49.8g of protein.
Does kimchi or soy flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy flour is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 90% fewer carbohydrates than soy flour - kimchi has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and soy flour has 30.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kimchi are made of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar, whereas the carbs in soy flour comprise of 50% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 20% starch.
Does kimchi or soy flour contain more calcium?
Soy flour is a rich source of calcium and it has 760% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy flour has 285mg of calcium.
Does kimchi or soy flour contain more iron?
Both kimchi and soy flour are high in iron. Soy flour has 230% more iron than kimchi - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and soy flour has 8.2mg of iron.
Does kimchi or soy flour contain more potassium?
Soy flour is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy flour has 2090mg of potassium.