Calories in
soybeans, mature seeds, raw
446 kcal per 100 g Soybeans, mature seeds, raw contains 446 calories per 100 grams, or about 830 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 36.5 g protein, 30.2 g carbohydrate and 19.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 27% carbohydrate, 33% protein, 40% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 186.0 g | 830 | 67.9 g | 56.1 g | 37.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 446 kcal | 830 kcal |
| Protein | 36.5 g | 67.9 g |
| Total fat | 19.9 g | 37.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 56.1 g |
| Fibre | 9.3 g | 17.3 g |
| Sugars | 7.3 g | 13.6 g |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | 3.7 mg |
| Potassium | 1,797.0 mg | 3,342.4 mg |
| Calcium | 277.0 mg | 515.2 mg |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 29.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.0 mg | 11.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 1.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 8.5 g | 15.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174270). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How soybeans, mature seeds, raw compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, soybeans, mature seeds, raw ranks 6 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 91% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 8.2 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one cup (830 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 169 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in soybeans, mature seeds, raw?
Soybeans, mature seeds, raw contains 446 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 830 calories per cup. It also provides 36.5 g of protein, 30.2 g of carbohydrate and 19.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of soybeans, mature seeds, raw?
By calories, soybeans, mature seeds, raw is roughly 27% carbohydrate, 33% protein and 40% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 169 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the soybeans, mature seeds, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Soybeans, mature seeds, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.