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Edamame vs. Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edamame and Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted

  • Edamame has more Folate, while Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted has more Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted covers your daily need of Copper 82% more than Edamame.
  • Edamame contains 2 times more Folate than Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted. While Edamame contains 311µg of Folate, Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted contains only 205µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Edamame, frozen, prepared and Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted.

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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 163% 42% 120% 148% 360% 130% 278% 0.26% 285% 105%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +256.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.8%
Contains more IronIron +74%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +248.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2312.5%

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.
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 15% 0% 0% 0% 107% 174% 20% 28% 52% 0% 93% 154% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.6%
~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
43% 22% 29% 5%
Protein: 43.32 g
Fats: 21.62 g
Carbs: 28.98 g
Water: 0.8 g
Other: 5.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +8996.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.7%
Contains more FatsFats +315.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +225.3%
Contains more OtherOther +336.4%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.776 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.207 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +272.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +466.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted Opinion
Calories 121kcal 449kcal Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Protein 11.91g 43.32g Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Fats 5.2g 21.62g Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Vitamin C 6.1mg 4.6mg Edamame
Net carbs 3.71g 20.88g Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Carbs 8.91g 28.98g Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Magnesium 64mg 228mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Calcium 63mg 140mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Potassium 436mg 1364mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Iron 2.27mg 3.95mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Sugar 2.18g Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Fiber 5.2g 8.1g Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Copper 0.345mg 1.079mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Zinc 1.37mg 4.77mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 649mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Sodium 6mg 2mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Vitamin A 298IU 0IU Edamame
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 2.184mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Selenium 0.8µg 19.3µg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.427mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.755mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 1.056mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.473mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.225mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Vitamin K 26.7µg 37µg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Folate 311µg 205µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Choline 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g 3.127g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 4.776g Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 12.207g Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.575mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Threonine 0.331mg 1.719mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Isoleucine 0.3mg 1.92mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Leucine 0.745mg 3.223mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Lysine 0.745mg 2.634mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Methionine 0.141mg 0.534mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 2.066mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Valine 0.324mg 1.976mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Histidine 0.267mg 1.068mg Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edamame Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
49%
Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
163%
Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.507g)
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 ($)
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients
  2. Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172441/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.