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Almond vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Almond and Soybean

  • Almond has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Soybean is richer in Iron.
  • Almond covers your daily Vitamin E needs 169% more than Soybean.
  • Soybean has 9 times less Vitamin B3 than Almond. Almond has 3.618mg of Vitamin B3, while Soybean has 0.399mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Almond
7
:
Contains more Calcium +163.7%
Contains more Magnesium +214%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains more Zinc +171.3%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +164.4%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +78%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Calcium +163.7%
Contains more Magnesium +214%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains more Zinc +171.3%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +164.4%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +78%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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.
Almond
5
:
Contains more Vitamin E +7222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +299.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +806.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin E +7222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +299.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +806.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
4
:
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Fats +456.6%
Contains more Carbs +157.8%
Contains more Other +55%
Contains more Water +1318.4%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 Protein +16.1%
Contains more Fats +456.6%
Contains more Carbs +157.8%
Contains more Other +55%
Contains more Water +1318.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1492.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1492.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 2.36g Almond
Protein 21.15g 18.21g Almond
Fats 49.93g 8.97g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 8.36g Almond
Calories 579kcal 172kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g 3g Soybean
Fiber 12.5g 6g Almond
Calcium 269mg 102mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 5.14mg Soybean
Magnesium 270mg 86mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 245mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 515mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 3.12mg 1.15mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.407mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.824mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 7.3µg Soybean
Vitamin A 2IU 9IU Soybean
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.35mg Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.155mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.285mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.399mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.179mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.234mg Soybean
Folate 44µg 54µg Soybean
Vitamin K 0µg 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.242mg Soybean
Threonine 0.601mg 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 1.473mg 1.355mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.157mg 0.224mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.869mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.831mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.449mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Soybean
Saturated Fat 3.802g 1.297g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 1.981g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 5.064g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond Soybean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
82%
Almond
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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.

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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.