Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw and edamame

  • Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw has more vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B6; however, edamame has more folate, fiber, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for edamame is 35% higher.
  • Edamame has 3 times less Vitamin C than soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw. Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw has 15.3mg of Vitamin C, while edamame has 6.1mg.

Food types used in this article are Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared.

Infographic

Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw vs Edamame infographic
Infographic link

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 51% 20% 43% 79% 142% 32% 70% 1.8% 92% 3.3%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
~equal in Calcium ~63mg
~equal in Potassium ~436mg
~equal in Iron ~2.27mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~169mg

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 51% 0.66% 0% 0% 85% 27% 22% 56% 41% 0% 0% 129% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 7% 10% 69%
Protein: 13.09 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 69.05 g
Other: 1.59 g
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +31.4%
~equal in Protein ~11.91g
~equal in Carbs ~8.91g
~equal in Water ~72.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.783 g
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw Edamame Opinion
Calories 122kcal 121kcal Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Protein 13.09g 11.91g Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Fats 6.7g 5.2g Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Vitamin C 15.3mg 6.1mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Net carbs 8.47g 3.71g Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Carbs 9.57g 8.91g Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Magnesium 72mg 64mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Calcium 67mg 63mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Potassium 484mg 436mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Iron 2.1mg 2.27mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Fiber 1.1g 5.2g Edamame
Copper 0.427mg 0.345mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Zinc 1.17mg 1.37mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 164mg 169mg Edamame
Sodium 14mg 6mg Edamame
Vitamin A 11IU 298IU Edamame
Vitamin A 1µg 15µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Manganese 0.702mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.2mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 1.148mg 0.915mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Vitamin B5 0.929mg 0.395mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.1mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Folate 172µg 311µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Choline 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.929g 0.62g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.518g 1.282g Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Polyunsaturated fat 3.783g 2.156g Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0.126mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Threonine 0.503mg 0.331mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Isoleucine 0.58mg 0.3mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Leucine 0.938mg 0.745mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Lysine 0.752mg 0.745mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Methionine 0.138mg 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.641mg 0.488mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Valine 0.62mg 0.324mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Histidine 0.348mg 0.267mg Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
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
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw Edamame
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
32%
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
41%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.309g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169284/nutrients
  2. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.