Soybean vs. Great northern beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between soybeans and great northern beans
- Soybeans are richer in iron, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and selenium, yet great northern beans is richer in folate.
- Daily need coverage for iron for soybeans is 38% higher.
- Soybeans contain 9 times more saturated fat than great northern beans. Soybeans contain 1.297g of saturated fat, while great northern beans contains 0.14g.
Food types used in this article are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, great northern, mature seeds, 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 | +72% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78% |
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 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
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:
8.33 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1893.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.3% |
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
0.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.187 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9333.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2608% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.14mg | 2.13mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.064g | 0.187g | 33% |
| Protein | 18.21g | 8.33g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.407mg | 0.247mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.059mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.2µg | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.824mg | 0.518mg | 13% |
| Fats | 8.97g | 0.45g | 13% |
| Folate | 54µg | 102µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 245mg | 165mg | 11% |
| Choline | 47.5mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 86mg | 50mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.117mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 4.1µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.297g | 0.14g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.981g | 0.021g | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 7g | 4% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 391mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.36g | 21.09g | 4% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 68mg | 3% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 118kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 0.88mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.399mg | 0.681mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.266mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.36g | 14.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.723mg | 0.351mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.807mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.108mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.224mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.831mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.449mg | 0.232mg | 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
23%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Great northern beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Great northern beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Great northern beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Great northern beans is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.