Peas vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between peas and soybeans
- Peas are richer in vitamin B5, vitamin C, and vitamin B3, yet soybeans are richer in iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for peas is 3056% higher.
- Peas contain 8 times more vitamin C than soybeans. Peas contain 14.2mg of vitamin C, while soybeans contain 1.7mg.
- Soybeans have a lower glycemic index than peas.
Food types used in this article are Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +120.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +277.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +284.2% |
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 | +735.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +406.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85374.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +239.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3977.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10326.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4864.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.179mg | 3056% |
| Iron | 1.54mg | 5.14mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 5.064g | 33% |
| Copper | 0.173mg | 0.407mg | 26% |
| Protein | 5.36g | 18.21g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 245mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 1.7mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.525mg | 0.824mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.22g | 8.97g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 86mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 7.3µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.021mg | 0.399mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.149mg | 0.285mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.259mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 102mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 515mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 1.297g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 19.2µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 1.981g | 5% |
| Calories | 84kcal | 172kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 40µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 29.7mg | 47.5mg | 3% |
| Folate | 63µg | 54µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 15.63g | 8.36g | 2% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 6g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.41g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.234mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.13g | 2.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.93g | 3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 1.15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.723mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.193mg | 0.807mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.314mg | 1.108mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.198mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.831mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.258g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peas is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.