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Soybean raw vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are soybean raw and almonds different?

  • Soybean raw is higher in iron, folate, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin K, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium; however, almonds are richer in vitamin E and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for almonds is 165% higher.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index (0) than soybean raw (14).

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw and Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.2%
Contains more IronIron +323.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +334.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Magnesium ~270mg
~equal in Calcium ~269mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
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 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +752.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2915.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40%
Contains more WaterWater +93.7%
Contains more OtherOther +64.5%
Contains more FatsFats +150.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +616.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~12.329g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.85mg 25.63mg 165%
Iron 15.7mg 3.71mg 150%
Folate 375µg 44µg 83%
Copper 1.658mg 1.031mg 70%
Monounsaturated fat 4.404g 31.551g 68%
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.205mg 56%
Fats 19.94g 49.93g 46%
Vitamin K 47µg 0µg 39%
Phosphorus 704mg 481mg 32%
Potassium 1797mg 733mg 31%
Protein 36.49g 21.15g 31%
Selenium 17.8µg 4.1µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 1.138mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.137mg 18%
Zinc 4.89mg 3.12mg 16%
Manganese 2.517mg 2.179mg 15%
Fiber 9.3g 12.5g 13%
Choline 115.9mg 52.1mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 3.618mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 12.329g 7%
Calories 446kcal 579kcal 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 0.471mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.884g 3.802g 4%
Carbs 30.16g 21.55g 3%
Magnesium 280mg 270mg 2%
Calcium 277mg 269mg 1%
Net carbs 20.86g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 7.33g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Soybean raw
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.918g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.