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Edamame vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Edamame and Nopales

  • Edamame has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Nopales are higher in Calcium.
  • Edamame covers your daily Folate needs 77% more than Nopales.
  • Nopales contain 17 times less Vitamin B1 than Edamame. Edamame contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Nopales contain 0.012mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Edamame, frozen, prepared and Nopales, raw.

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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 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.6%
Contains more IronIron +284.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +563.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +448%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +956.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160.3%

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 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
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 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +403.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +10266.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +671.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +53.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +802.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5677.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.6%
Contains more WaterWater +29.3%
~equal in Other ~1.14g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7022.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4212%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Nopales Opinion
Calories 121kcal 16kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 1.32g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.09g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 9.3mg Nopales
Net carbs 3.71g 1.13g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 3.33g Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 52mg Edamame
Calcium 63mg 164mg Nopales
Potassium 436mg 257mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.59mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 5.2g 2.2g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.052mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.25mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 16mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 21mg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A 15µg 23µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.457mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.012mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.041mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.41mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.167mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.07mg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 5.3µg Edamame
Folate 311µg 3µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Nopales
Choline 56.3mg 7.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.018g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.05g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.014mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.04mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.049mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.077mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.059mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.015mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.049mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.059mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.025mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g 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
Edamame Nopales
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
41%
Edamame
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.604g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.