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Chickpeas vs. Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chickpeas and soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw different?

  • Chickpeas are higher in fiber, manganese, iron, and selenium; however, soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin C, vitamin B5, copper, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for chickpeas is 26% higher.
  • Chickpeas contain 6 times more selenium than soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw. While chickpeas contain 3.7µg of selenium, soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw contains only 0.6µg.

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, 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 34% 15% 26% 108% 117% 42% 72% 0.91% 134% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 20% 43% 79% 142% 32% 70% 1.8% 92% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +37.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +516.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg

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 4.3% 0.33% 7% 0% 29% 15% 9.9% 17% 32% 0% 10% 129% 23%
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 51% 0.33% 0% 0% 85% 27% 22% 56% 41% 0% 0% 129% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1076.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~172µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
13% 7% 10% 69%
Protein: 13.09 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 69.05 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.7%
Contains more FatsFats +158.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +72.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.269 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.156 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chickpeas Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw DV% diff.
Fiber 7.6g 1.1g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.116mg 0.34mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.156g 3.783g 18%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 15.3mg 16%
Manganese 1.03mg 0.702mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.286mg 0.929mg 13%
Iron 2.89mg 2.1mg 10%
Copper 0.352mg 0.427mg 8%
Protein 8.86g 13.09g 8%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Selenium 3.7µg 0.6µg 6%
Fats 2.59g 6.7g 6%
Potassium 291mg 484mg 6%
Magnesium 48mg 72mg 6%
Carbs 27.42g 9.57g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.526mg 1.148mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.118mg 4%
Zinc 1.53mg 1.17mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.269g 0.929g 3%
Vitamin K 4µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.176mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.583g 1.518g 2%
Calories 164kcal 122kcal 2%
Calcium 49mg 67mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Phosphorus 168mg 164mg 1%
Net carbs 19.82g 8.47g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Sodium 7mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Folate 172µg 172µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.329mg 0.503mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.38mg 0.58mg 0%
Leucine 0.631mg 0.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.593mg 0.752mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.138mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 0.641mg 0%
Valine 0.372mg 0.62mg 0%
Histidine 0.244mg 0.348mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chickpeas Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, 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
21%
Chickpeas
32%
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Chickpeas
53%
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/nutrients
  2. Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169284/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.