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Almond vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almond and Soybean raw different?

  • Almond is 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 from Almond is 165% higher.

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.
Almond
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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.
Almond
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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% 0.12% 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% 1.3% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 +1000%
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
Almond
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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
Almond
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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.
Almond 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 Almond Soybean raw Opinion
Calories 579kcal 446kcal Almond
Protein 21.15g 36.49g Soybean raw
Fats 49.93g 19.94g Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Soybean raw
Net carbs 9.05g 20.86g Soybean raw
Carbs 21.55g 30.16g Soybean raw
Magnesium 270mg 280mg Soybean raw
Calcium 269mg 277mg Soybean raw
Potassium 733mg 1797mg Soybean raw
Iron 3.71mg 15.7mg Soybean raw
Sugar 4.35g 7.33g Almond
Fiber 12.5g 9.3g Almond
Copper 1.031mg 1.658mg Soybean raw
Zinc 3.12mg 4.89mg Soybean raw
Starch 0.72g Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 704mg Soybean raw
Sodium 1mg 2mg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 22IU Soybean raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Soybean raw
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.85mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 2.517mg Soybean raw
Selenium 4.1µg 17.8µg Soybean raw
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.874mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.87mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.623mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.793mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.377mg Soybean raw
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg Soybean raw
Folate 44µg 375µg Soybean raw
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Soybean raw
Choline 52.1mg 115.9mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 3.802g 2.884g Soybean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 4.404g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 11.255g Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.591mg Soybean raw
Threonine 0.601mg 1.766mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 0.751mg 1.971mg Soybean raw
Leucine 1.473mg 3.309mg Soybean raw
Lysine 0.568mg 2.706mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.157mg 0.547mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 2.122mg Soybean raw
Valine 0.855mg 2.029mg Soybean raw
Histidine 0.539mg 1.097mg Soybean raw
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond 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%
Almond
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
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?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 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. Almond - 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.