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Almonds vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are almonds and soybean raw different?

  • Almonds are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B2; however, soybean raw is richer in iron, folate, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin K, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for almonds is 165% higher.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index (0) than soybean raw (14).

Nuts, almonds and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.2%
Contains more IronIron +323.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +334.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~280mg
~equal in Calcium ~277mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2915.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +752.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +150.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40%
Contains more WaterWater +93.7%
Contains more OtherOther +64.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +616.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~11.255g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Soybean raw DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.85mg 165%
Iron 3.71mg 15.7mg 150%
Folate 44µg 375µg 83%
Copper 1.031mg 1.658mg 70%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 4.404g 68%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.874mg 56%
Fats 49.93g 19.94g 46%
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg 39%
Phosphorus 481mg 704mg 32%
Potassium 733mg 1797mg 31%
Protein 21.15g 36.49g 31%
Selenium 4.1µg 17.8µg 25%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.87mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.377mg 18%
Zinc 3.12mg 4.89mg 16%
Manganese 2.179mg 2.517mg 15%
Fiber 12.5g 9.3g 13%
Choline 52.1mg 115.9mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.623mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 11.255g 7%
Calories 579kcal 446kcal 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.793mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.802g 2.884g 4%
Carbs 21.55g 30.16g 3%
Magnesium 270mg 280mg 2%
Calcium 269mg 277mg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 20.86g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 7.33g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 2.122mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 1.097mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almonds Soybean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
78%
Almonds
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.918g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.