Soybeans, green, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Soybeans, green, raw contains 147 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (256 g) provides about 376 kcal.
Roughly 39% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 28% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 36% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 32% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 147 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.79 g | 4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 15 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.1 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 13 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A ? | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 29 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.44 mg | 36% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.18 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.065 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 165 µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 197 mg | 15% |
| Iron ? | 3.6 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium ? | 65 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus ? | 194 mg | 16% |
| Potassium ? | 620 mg | 13% |
| Zinc ? | 0.99 mg | 9% |
| Copper ? | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese ? | 0.55 mg | 24% |
| Selenium C | 1.5 µg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 33%
- Carbohydrates 28%
- Fat 39%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber4.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat6.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.79 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium15 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 3.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.52 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.57 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.93 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.78 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.16 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.59 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.46 g |
| Valine ? | 0.58 g |
| Arginine ? | 1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.35 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.58 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.54 g |
| Proline ? | 0.61 g |
| Serine ? | 0.72 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.006 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.57 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.38 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 50 mg |
|---|
Other components (8)
| Water ? | 67.5 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 614 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 180 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 165 µg |
Other forms of Soybeans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, steamed Cooked | 81 | 8.5 g | 6.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried Cooked | 125 | 13.1 g | 9.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Soybeans, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 141 | 12.4 g | 11.1 g | 6.4 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw Raw | 122 | 13.1 g | 9.6 g | 6.7 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, steamed, with salt Cooked | 81 | 8.5 g | 6.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried, with salt Cooked | 125 | 13.1 g | 9.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Soybeans, green, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 141 | 12.4 g | 11.1 g | 6.4 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, salted Cooked | 469 | 38.6 g | 30.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted Cooked | 449 | 43.3 g | 29 g | 21.6 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, raw Raw | 446 | 36.5 g | 30.2 g | 19.9 g |
| Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 172 | 18.2 g | 8.4 g | 9 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 172 | 18.2 g | 8.4 g | 9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumstick leaves, raw Raw | 64 | 9.4 g | 8.3 g | 1.4 g |
| Potato, scalloped, from fresh Raw | 168 | 7.1 g | 13.5 g | 9.6 g |
| Potato, scalloped, from fresh, with meat Raw | 173 | 7.4 g | 12.9 g | 10.4 g |
| Lima beans, immature seeds, raw Raw | 113 | 6.8 g | 20.2 g | 0.86 g |
| Broadbeans, immature seeds, raw Raw | 72 | 5.6 g | 11.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Potato, mashed, from fresh, made with milk, with cheese Raw | 145 | 4.4 g | 16 g | 7.3 g |
| Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw Raw | 136 | 7.2 g | 23.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Edamame, frozen, prepared Frozen | 121 | 11.9 g | 8.9 g | 5.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw soybeans?
100 g of raw soybeans has 147 kcal. 1 cup (256 g): about 376 kcal.
Is raw soybeans high in protein?
Raw soybeans contains 13 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 33.2 g in 1 cup (256 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw soybeans?
Raw soybeans has 11.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.2 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw soybeans?
Raw soybeans contains 6.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.79 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw soybeans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (41% DV), Thiamin (B1) (36% DV), Vitamin C (32% DV), manganese (24% DV) and iron (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw soybeans?
100 g contains 15 mg of sodium, 0.7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does soybeans have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, soybeans, green, raw has 147 kcal, while soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, steamed has 81 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169282. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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