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Kidney beans vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kidney beans and Soybean?

  • Kidney beans is higher in Folate, however, Soybean is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Soybean's daily need coverage for Iron is 37% more.
  • Soybean contains 2 times less Folate than Kidney beans. Kidney beans contains 130µg of Folate, while Soybean contains 54µg.

We used Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt types 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.
Contains more Calcium +191.4%
Contains more Iron +131.5%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Copper +88.4%
Contains more Manganese +91.6%
Contains more Selenium +563.6%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 84% 30% 60% 36% 1% 28% 72% 57% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Calcium +191.4%
Contains more Iron +131.5%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Copper +88.4%
Contains more Manganese +91.6%
Contains more Selenium +563.6%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +391.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.155
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 4% 40% 14% 11% 14% 28% 98% 0% 22%
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 B3 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +391.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.155

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +172.7%
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +1694%
Contains more Other +75.2%
Equal in Water - 62.55
9% 23% 67%
Protein: 8.67 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 22.8 g
Water: 66.94 g
Other: 1.09 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 Carbs +172.7%
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +1694%
Contains more Other +75.2%
Equal in Water - 62.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4979.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1721.6%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.278 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4979.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1721.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kidney beans Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 16.4g 2.36g Kidney beans
Protein 8.67g 18.21g Soybean
Fats 0.5g 8.97g Soybean
Carbs 22.8g 8.36g Kidney beans
Calories 127kcal 172kcal Soybean
Sugar 0.32g 3g Kidney beans
Fiber 6.4g 6g Kidney beans
Calcium 35mg 102mg Soybean
Iron 2.22mg 5.14mg Soybean
Magnesium 42mg 86mg Soybean
Phosphorus 138mg 245mg Soybean
Potassium 405mg 515mg Soybean
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 1mg 1.15mg Soybean
Copper 0.216mg 0.407mg Soybean
Manganese 0.43mg 0.824mg Soybean
Selenium 1.1µg 7.3µg Soybean
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.35mg Soybean
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.7mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.155mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.285mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.578mg 0.399mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B5 0.22mg 0.179mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.234mg Soybean
Folate 130µg 54µg Kidney beans
Vitamin K 8.4µg 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.104mg 0.242mg Soybean
Threonine 0.319mg 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.41mg 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 0.736mg 1.355mg Soybean
Lysine 0.607mg 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.113mg 0.224mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.869mg Soybean
Valine 0.5mg 0.831mg Soybean
Histidine 0.238mg 0.449mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 0.073g 1.297g Kidney beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.039g 1.981g Soybean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.278g 5.064g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kidney beans 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
19%
Kidney beans
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Kidney beans
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.224g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Kidney beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173740/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.