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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.
Contains more Iron +284.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +956.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +448%
Contains more Copper +563.5%
Contains more Manganese +124.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +160.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +284.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +956.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +448%
Contains more Copper +563.5%
Contains more Manganese +124.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +10266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +10266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +802.3%
Contains more Fats +5677.8%
Contains more Carbs +167.6%
Contains more Water +29.3%
Equal in Other - 1.14
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 Protein +802.3%
Contains more Fats +5677.8%
Contains more Carbs +167.6%
Contains more Water +29.3%
Equal in Other - 1.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7022.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4212%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7022.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4212%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 3.71g 1.13g Edamame
Protein 11.91g 1.32g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.09g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 3.33g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 16kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 5.2g 2.2g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 2.27mg 0.59mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 52mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 16mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 257mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 21mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.25mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.052mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.457mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 23µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 9.3mg Nopales
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
Folate 311µg 3µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 5.3µg 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
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.016g Nopales
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.018g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.05g 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 Nopales
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
42%
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.