Edamame vs. Great northern beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between edamame and great northern beans?
- Edamame is higher in folate, manganese, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin C, yet great northern beans is higher in fiber and selenium.
- Edamame's daily need coverage for folate is 52% more.
- Edamame has 5 times more vitamin C than great northern beans. While edamame has 6.1mg of vitamin C, great northern beans has only 1.3mg.
We used Edamame, frozen, prepared and Beans, great northern, mature seeds, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +412.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +369.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +29700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +162.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +204.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.91 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
8.91 g
Water:
72.77 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
8.33 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1055.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136.7% |
~equal in
Water
~69g
~equal in
Other
~1.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.156 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.187 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6004.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1052.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 118kcal |
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| Protein | 11.91g | 8.33g |
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| Fats | 5.2g | 0.45g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 1.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.71g | 14.09g |
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| Carbs | 8.91g | 21.09g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 50mg |
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| Calcium | 63mg | 68mg |
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| Potassium | 436mg | 391mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.13mg |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 5.2g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.345mg | 0.247mg |
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| Zinc | 1.37mg | 0.88mg |
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| Starch | 1.51g |
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| Phosphorus | 169mg | 165mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 298IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.68mg |
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| Manganese | 1.024mg | 0.518mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.915mg | 0.681mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.395mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin K | 26.7µg |
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| Folate | 311µg | 102µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.009g | 0g |
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| Choline | 56.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.62g | 0.14g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 1.282g | 0.021g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.156g | 0.187g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.126mg | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0.351mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.3mg | 0.368mg |
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| Leucine | 0.745mg | 0.665mg |
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| Lysine | 0.745mg | 0.572mg |
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| Methionine | 0.141mg | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.451mg |
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| Valine | 0.324mg | 0.436mg |
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| Histidine | 0.267mg | 0.232mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.358g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.789g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
41%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Great northern beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Great northern beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Great northern beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)