Soybeans vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Soybeans, mature seeds, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Soybeans 446
Beans 237
Protein (g)
Soybeans 36.5
Beans 3.80
Carbs (g)
Soybeans 30.2
Beans 55.0
Fat (g)
Soybeans 19.9
Beans 0.030
Fiber (g)
Soybeans 9.30
Beans —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Soybeans, mature seeds, raw — 36.5g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, canned, sweetened — 237 vs 446 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Soybeans, mature seeds, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Soybeans | Beans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 446 kcal | 237 kcal | +88% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 8.54 g | 40.6 g | -79% |
| Protein | 36.5 g | 3.80 g | +860% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.9 g | 0.030 g | +66367% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 30.2 g | 55.0 g | -45% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.30 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.88 g | 0.011 g | +26118% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.40 g | 0.003 g | +146700% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.874 mg | 0.101 mg | +765% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.870 mg | 0.056 mg | +1454% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.62 mg | 0.631 mg | +157% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.793 mg | 0.378 mg | +110% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.377 mg | 0.084 mg | +349% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 375 ug | 107 ug | +250% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 116 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 13.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.850 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 277 mg | 22.0 mg | +1159% |
| Iron, Fe | 15.7 mg | 1.13 mg | +1289% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 280 mg | 31.0 mg | +803% |
| Phosphorus, P | 704 mg | 74.0 mg | +851% |
| Potassium, K | 1797 mg | 119 mg | +1410% |
| Sodium, Na | 2.00 mg | 218 mg | -99% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.89 mg | 1.56 mg | +213% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.66 mg | 0.265 mg | +526% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.52 mg | 0.504 mg | +399% |
| Selenium, Se | 17.8 ug | 3.20 ug | +456% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1866 kj | 992 kj | +88% |
| Ash | 4.87 g | 0.580 g | +740% |
| Total Sugars | 7.33 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 375 ug | 107 ug | +250% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 375 ug | 107 ug | +250% |
| Betaine | 2.10 mg | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 22.0 IU | 5.00 IU | +340% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 47.0 ug | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.055 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.12 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.712 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.055 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.35 g | 0.003 g | +144833% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 11.3 g | 0.006 g | +187483% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 9.93 g | 0.006 g | +165317% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 1.33 g | — | |
| Phytosterols | 161 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.591 g | 0.036 g | +1542% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.77 g | 0.129 g | +1269% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.97 g | 0.151 g | +1205% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.31 g | 0.319 g | +937% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.71 g | 0.286 g | +846% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.547 g | 0.040 g | +1268% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.655 g | 0.035 g | +1771% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 2.12 g | 0.201 g | +956% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.54 g | 0.113 g | +1262% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.03 g | 0.196 g | +935% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 3.15 g | 0.246 g | +1182% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.10 g | 0.100 g | +997% |
| Alanine | 1.91 g | 0.222 g | +763% |
| Aspartic acid | 5.11 g | 0.451 g | +1033% |
| Glutamic acid | 7.87 g | 0.593 g | +1228% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.88 g | 0.145 g | +1197% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.38 g | 0.167 g | +1325% |
| Serine | 2.36 g | 0.187 g | +1160% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Daidzein | 62.9 mg | — | |
| Genistein | 81.4 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | 0 mg | — | |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 2.90 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 65.0 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 1.10 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 0 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 47.0 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 120 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 156 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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