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Edamame vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edamame and Kanpyo different?

  • Edamame is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Kanpyo is richer in Vitamin B5, Zinc, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Edamame is 63% higher.

Edamame, frozen, prepared and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) 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.
Edamame
Edamame
1
:
9
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +125.6%
Contains more Magnesium +95.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +262.8%
Contains more Zinc +327.7%
Contains more Copper +25.5%
Contains more Manganese +11%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Edamame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Kanpyo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +125.6%
Contains more Magnesium +95.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +262.8%
Contains more Zinc +327.7%
Contains more Copper +25.5%
Contains more Manganese +11%
Contains more Selenium +225%

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.
Edamame
Edamame
7
:
3
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.3%
Contains more Folate +409.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +546.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432%
Edamame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Kanpyo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.3%
Contains more Folate +409.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +546.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
3
:
2
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Fats +828.6%
Contains more Water +264.4%
Contains more Carbs +629.9%
Contains more Other +384.3%
Edamame
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Kanpyo
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Fats +828.6%
Contains more Water +264.4%
Contains more Carbs +629.9%
Contains more Other +384.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
2
:
1
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1144.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +783.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Edamame
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Kanpyo
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1144.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +783.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Kanpyo Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 55.23g Kanpyo
Protein 11.91g 8.58g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.56g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 65.03g Kanpyo
Calories 121kcal 258kcal Kanpyo
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Kanpyo
Fiber 5.2g 9.8g Kanpyo
Calcium 63mg 280mg Kanpyo
Iron 2.27mg 5.12mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 64mg 125mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 169mg 188mg Kanpyo
Potassium 436mg 1582mg Kanpyo
Sodium 6mg 15mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 5.86mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.345mg 0.433mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.024mg 1.137mg Kanpyo
Selenium 0.8µg 2.6µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 298IU 0IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.044mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 2.9mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 2.553mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.532mg Kanpyo
Folate 311µg 61µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Kanpyo
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.045g Kanpyo
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.103g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.244g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Kanpyo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
42%
Edamame
32%
Kanpyo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
105%
Kanpyo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.575g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients
  2. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.