Raw Pork Belly vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Raw Pork Belly and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw pork belly
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw pork belly and edamame:
- Both raw pork belly and edamame are high in calories and protein.
- Edamame is a great source of iron.
- Edamame is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Raw pork belly has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, edamame contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork belly and edamame are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 328% more calories than edamame - raw pork belly has 518 calories per 100 grams and edamame has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw pork belly is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Raw pork belly has a macronutrient ratio of 7:0:93 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Pork Belly | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 27% |
| Fat | 93% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw pork belly has less carbohydrates than edamame - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw pork belly - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw pork belly has less sugar than edamame - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork belly and edamame are high in protein. Edamame has 28% more protein than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 9.3g of protein per 100 grams and edamame has 11.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw pork belly is high in saturated fat and edamame has 97% less saturated fat than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 19.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and raw pork belly are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Edamame has less cholesterol than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and edamame does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Edamame has 19 times more Vitamin C than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Raw pork belly and edamame contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork belly has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Raw pork belly and edamame contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw pork belly has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Edamame has more Vitamin K than raw pork belly - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork belly has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, edamame contains more folate. Both raw pork belly and edamame contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Raw Pork Belly | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.396 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 4.647 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.256 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 311 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.84 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and edamame has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 337% more iron than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 0.52mg of iron per 100 grams and edamame has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Edamame is an excellent source of potassium and it has 136% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium per 100 grams and edamame has 436mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both raw pork belly and edamame contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Raw Pork Belly | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.48 G | 0.358 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.48 G | 0.361 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw pork belly has more linoleic acid than edamame per 100 grams.
| Raw Pork Belly | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.03 G | 1.792 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 5.03 G | 1.794 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does raw pork belly or edamame contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork belly and edamame are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 330% more calories than edamame - raw pork belly has 518 calories in 100g and edamame has 121 calories.
Is raw pork belly or edamame better for protein?
Both raw pork belly and edamame are high in protein. Edamame has 30% more protein than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 9.3g of protein per 100 grams and edamame has 11.9g of protein.
Does raw pork belly or edamame contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium in 100 grams and edamame has 63mg of calcium.
Does raw pork belly or edamame contain more potassium?
Edamame is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium in 100 grams and edamame has 436mg of potassium.