Soybean vs. Navy beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between soybeans and navy beans?
- Soybeans are higher in iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin K, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, and magnesium; however, navy beans are richer in folate and fiber.
- Soybeans' daily need coverage for iron is 35% more.
- Navy beans contain 32 times less vitamin K than soybeans. Soybeans contain 19.2µg of vitamin K, while navy beans contain 0.6µg.
- Soybeans have a lower glycemic index (14) than navy beans (39).
We used Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, navy, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +331.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +159.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.21 g
Fats:
8.97 g
Carbs:
8.36 g
Water:
62.55 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
8.23 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
26.05 g
Water:
63.81 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1346.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.6% |
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Water
~63.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.297 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.064 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.098 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.49 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1295.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +933.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.14mg | 2.36mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.064g | 0.49g | 30% |
| Folate | 54µg | 140µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.407mg | 0.21mg | 22% |
| Protein | 18.21g | 8.23g | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 10.5g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.066mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.2µg | 0.6µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 245mg | 144mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.824mg | 0.527mg | 13% |
| Fats | 8.97g | 0.62g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 86mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 2.9µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.138mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.237mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 8.36g | 26.05g | 6% |
| Starch | 15.4g | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.297g | 0.098g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.981g | 0.142g | 5% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 389mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.266mg | 2% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 140kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.399mg | 0.649mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 1.03mg | 1% |
| Choline | 47.5mg | 44.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.36g | 15.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | 0.37g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.723mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.807mg | 0.387mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.108mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.224mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.831mg | 0.504mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.449mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.177g | N/A |
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
23%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navy beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Navy beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.199g)
Which food is cheaper?
Navy beans is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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.