FiberKit
How much fiber is in soybeans?
5.2 gfiber in ½ cup, cooked (86 g)
That’s 19% of the Daily Value: a good source of fiber by the FDA’s label rule (10 to 19% per serving).
- Per serving
- 5.2 g
- Daily Value
- 19%
- Per 100 g
- 6 g
- In beans and legumes
- #16 of 22
Soluble and insoluble fiber
Soluble 0.6 g (12%)Insoluble 4.5 g (88%)
Soluble fiber turns to gel and helps with cholesterol and blood sugar. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps you regular.
Counts toward your 20 plants a week in FiberKit. Edamame, firm tofu and tempeh count as the same plant.
Compared with other beans and legumes
| # | Food | Serving | Fiber | % DV | Soluble · insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navy beans½ cup, cooked | ½ cup, cooked | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| 2 |  Adzuki beans½ cup, cooked | ½ cup, cooked | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| 3 |  Split peas½ cup, cooked | ½ cup, cooked | 8.1 g | 29% | No split data |
| 4 |  Lentils½ cup, cooked | ½ cup, cooked | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| 5 | Pinto beans½ cup, cooked | ½ cup, cooked | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| 16 |  Soybeans½ cup, cooked | ½ cup, cooked | 5.2 g | 19% |
Questions
How much fiber is in soybeans?
Soybeans has 5.2 g of fiber in ½ cup, cooked (86 g), 19% of the Daily Value. That’s 6 g of fiber per 100 g.
Is soybeans high in fiber?
It’s a good source. One serving gives 19% of the Daily Value. The FDA calls 10 to 19% a good source and 20% or more high.
Is the fiber in soybeans soluble or insoluble?
Both. A serving has 0.6 g of soluble and 4.5 g of insoluble fiber, so it’s 12% soluble.
How does soybeans compare with other beans and legumes?
It ranks #16 of 22 beans and legumes in FiberKit by fiber per serving. Navy beans leads with 9.6 g in ½ cup, cooked.
Fiber: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 174271. Values are for the serving shown and vary with variety and cooking.