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Black turtle bean vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Black turtle bean and Edamame different?

  • Black turtle bean is higher in Fiber, and Iron, however, Edamame is richer in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Edamame is 56% higher.
  • Black turtle bean contains 2 times more Fiber than Edamame. While Black turtle bean contains 8.3g of Fiber, Edamame contains only 5.2g.

Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 35% 17% 38% 107% 90% 21% 65% 0.39% 43% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Contains more IronIron +25.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.1%
~equal in Potassium ~436mg

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% 0.36% 17% 0% 56% 13% 9.9% 16% 18% 0% 8.3% 65% 18%
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% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +709.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 24% 66%
Protein: 8.18 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 24.35 g
Water: 65.74 g
Other: 1.38 g
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1385.7%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.149 g
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4173.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1347%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black turtle bean Edamame Opinion
Calories 130kcal 121kcal Black turtle bean
Protein 8.18g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.35g 5.2g Edamame
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg Edamame
Net carbs 16.05g 3.71g Black turtle bean
Carbs 24.35g 8.91g Black turtle bean
Magnesium 49mg 64mg Edamame
Calcium 55mg 63mg Edamame
Potassium 433mg 436mg Edamame
Iron 2.85mg 2.27mg Black turtle bean
Sugar 0.32g 2.18g Black turtle bean
Fiber 8.3g 5.2g Black turtle bean
Copper 0.269mg 0.345mg Edamame
Zinc 0.76mg 1.37mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 152mg 169mg Edamame
Sodium 3mg 6mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin A 6IU 298IU Edamame
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.68mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 0.327mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 1.2µg 0.8µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B1 0.225mg 0.2mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.527mg 0.915mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.1mg Edamame
Vitamin K 3.3µg 26.7µg Edamame
Folate 86µg 311µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Black turtle bean
Choline 32.6mg 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.62g Black turtle bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.149g 2.156g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.344mg 0.331mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.361mg 0.3mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 0.653mg 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.562mg 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.123mg 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.442mg 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.428mg 0.324mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.228mg 0.267mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle bean Edamame
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Black turtle bean
41%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Black turtle bean
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.531g)
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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175187/nutrients
  2. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.