Legumes & beans

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw

FDC 174270cup (186 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 84 · +21 vs Legumes & beans median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Soybeans, mature seeds, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 84 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 13 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (87% DV), an excellent source of protein (73% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (67% DV). Most of its 446 calories per 100 grams come from fat.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 36.5 g · 33%Carb 30.2 g · 27%Fat 19.9 g · 40%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories446 kcal22%
Total fat20 g26%
Saturated fat2.9 g14%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Carbohydrate30 g11%
Dietary fiber9.3 g33%
Sugars7.3 g
Protein37 g73%
Potassium1800 mg38%
Calcium277 mg21%
Iron16 mg87%
Magnesium280 mg67%
Vitamin C6 mg7%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E0.85 mg6%

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FDC 174270

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron87% DV
Protein73% DV
Magnesium67% DV
Potassium38% DV
Dietary fiber33% DV
Calcium21% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density84 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g37 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g9.3 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g2 vs 203 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Soy flour, full-fat, rawDensity 84 vs 84Soy protein isolateDensity 84 vs 84NattoDensity 86 vs 84

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