USDA Standard Reference · Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Soybeans, green, raw

Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169282).

147
Calories
12.9g
Protein
11.1g
Carbs
6.8g
Fat

The verdict

Soybeans, green, raw is protein-dense for its calories, with 12.9g of protein per 100g.

12.9g
protein per 100g
Top 42%
protein vs USDA whole foods
147
calories per 100g
4.2g
fiber per 100g
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Soybeans, green, raw contains 147 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 12.9g of protein, 6.8g of fat, and 11.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 4.2g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

🧂 Low Sodium

What This Food Tells Us

Soybeans, green, raw is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 169282 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Vegetables and Vegetable Products" food group. Each 256g serving delivers 147 calories, broken down into 12.9g protein, 6.8g fat, and 11.1g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.

Looking deeper at the nutrient density, this item provides 4.2g of dietary fiber (15% of the 28g daily reference) per 100g and 15mg of sodium (1% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 35%, fat 42%, and carbohydrates 30% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance.

Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Soybeans, green, raw qualifies as low sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Vegetables and Vegetable Products" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

At 147 calories per 100g, Soybeans, green, raw gets 35% of its calories from protein , 42% from fat , and 30% from carbohydrates.

With 4.2g of dietary fiber per 100g (15% DV), it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 256g Amount per serving Calories 147 % Daily Value* Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 0.8g 4% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 15mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 13g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 197mg 15% Iron 4mg 20% Potassium 620mg 13% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

147
Calories per 100g

147 kcal = 7% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%7of 2,000 kcal
147 kcal = 7% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 12.95gF: 6.8gC: 11.05g
12.9g
Protein
6.8g
Total Fat
11.1g
Carbs
4.2g
Fiber
15mg
Sodium

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

How Soybeans, green, raw compares to Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Per 100 g, against the average across all vegetables and vegetable products foods in USDA FoodData Central.

99% Higher in protein than 99% of vegetables and vegetable products on record, a standout in its group.

Calories 132% above average
This food147 kcal
Category avg63 kcal
Protein 363% above average
This food12.9g
Category avg2.8g
Carbs 11% below average
This food11.1g
Category avg12.4g
Fat 569% above average
This food6.8g
Category avg1.0g

Category averages computed live across the USDA Vegetables and Vegetable Products group. Compare against a specific food →

Where Soybeans, green, raw ranks on protein

Its 12.9g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food — the 7,879 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g — Soybeans, green, raw vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

13 Top 42% higher than 58% of 7,879 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 782 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy & Foundation · April 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 11.1 G 0%
Energy 147.0 KCAL —
Fiber, total dietary 4.2 G 0%
Protein 12.9 G 0%
Total lipid (fat) 6.8 G 0%
Ash 1.7 G —
Caffeine 0.0 MG —
Energy 614.0 kJ —
Theobromine 0.0 MG —
Water 67.5 G —

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Alanine 0.6 G —
Arginine 1.0 G —
Aspartic acid 1.5 G —
Cystine 0.1 G —
Folate, DFE 165.0 UG —
Folate, food 165.0 UG —
Folate, total 165.0 UG —
Folic acid 0.0 UG —
Glutamic acid 2.4 G —
Glycine 0.5 G —
Histidine 0.3 G —
Isoleucine 0.6 G —
Leucine 0.9 G —
Lysine 0.8 G —
Methionine 0.2 G —
Niacin 1.6 MG —
Pantothenic acid 0.1 MG —
Phenylalanine 0.6 G —
Proline 0.6 G —
Riboflavin 0.2 MG —
Serine 0.7 G —
Thiamin 0.4 MG —
Threonine 0.5 G —
Tryptophan 0.2 G —
Tyrosine 0.5 G —
Valine 0.6 G —
Vitamin B-12 0.0 UG —
Vitamin B-6 0.1 MG —
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 29.0 MG —

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 197.0 MG 15%
Iron, Fe 3.5 MG 20%
Potassium, K 620.0 MG 13%
Sodium, Na 15.0 MG 1%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 0 IU 0%
Copper, Cu 0.1 MG —
Magnesium, Mg 65.0 MG —
Manganese, Mn 0.5 MG —
Phosphorus, P 194.0 MG —
Retinol 0.0 UG —
Selenium, Se 1.5 UG —
Vitamin A, IU 180 IU —
Vitamin A, RAE 9.0 UG —
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG —
Zinc, Zn 1.0 MG —

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0.0 MG 0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.8 G 0%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.0 G —
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 1.3 G —
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 3.2 G —
MUFA 16:1 0.0 G —
MUFA 18:1 1.3 G —
MUFA 20:1 0.0 G —
PUFA 18:2 2.8 G —
PUFA 18:3 0.4 G —
Phytosterols 50.0 MG —
SFA 14:0 0.0 G —
SFA 16:0 0.6 G —
SFA 18:0 0.2 G —

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

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Whole Food
147 cal
P: 2.24gF: 4.66gC: 24.81g

Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt not added in processing, frozen, as purchased

Whole Food
147 cal
P: 2.24gF: 4.66gC: 24.81g

Potatoes, french fried, steak fries, salt added in processing, frozen, oven-heated

Whole Food
148 cal
P: 2.57gF: 3.76gC: 26.98g

Winged bean tuber, raw

Whole Food
148 cal
P: 11.6gF: 0.9gC: 28.1g

Potatoes, french fried, crinkle or regular cut, salt added in processing, frozen, as purchased

Whole Food
146 cal
P: 2.34gF: 4.99gC: 23.96g

Garlic, raw

Whole Food
149 cal
P: 6.36gF: 0.5gC: 33.06g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Soybeans, green, raw? ▼
Soybeans, green, raw contains 147 calories per 100g. It has 12.9g of protein, 6.8g of fat, and 11.1g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Soybeans, green, raw? ▼
Per 100g, Soybeans, green, raw has 12.9g protein (35% of calories), 6.8g fat, and 11.1g carbs. Fiber: 4.2g.
How much sodium is in Soybeans, green, raw? ▼
Soybeans, green, raw contains 15mg of sodium per 100g, which is 1% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Soybeans, green, raw high in fiber? ▼
Soybeans, green, raw contains 4.2g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 15% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Soybeans, green, raw keto-friendly? ▼
Soybeans, green, raw has 11.1g of carbs per 100g (30% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Soybeans, green, raw good for a diet? ▼
Soybeans, green, raw has 147 calories per 100g. Fat content: 6.8g. Contains 4.2g fiber which aids digestion.
How does Soybeans, green, raw compare to other foods? ▼
Soybeans, green, raw provides 147 calories and 12.9g protein per 100g. That is 11 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the Vegetables and Vegetable Products category.
What food group does Soybeans, green, raw belong to? ▼
Soybeans, green, raw is classified under "Vegetables and Vegetable Products" in the USDA FoodData Central database (FDC ID: 169282).

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169282) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.