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Bean vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bean and Broad bean different?

  • Bean has more Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Selenium, however, Broad bean is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, and Folate.
  • Broad bean covers your daily need of Vitamin C 19% more than Bean.
  • Bean has 5 times more Selenium than Broad bean. Bean has 4.5µg of Selenium, while Broad bean has 1µg.

Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.5%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +197.9%
Contains more Copper +243.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +417.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 11% 23% 45% 27% 1% 39% 69% 0% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.5%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +197.9%
Contains more Copper +243.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +417.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 31

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Bean
4
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +538.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.1%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 3% 0% 11% 38% 14% 9% 0% 30% 18% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +538.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.1%
Contains more Folate +141.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +102.9%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.8
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +102.9%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.172 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bean Broad bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 14.99g 6.5g Bean
Protein 4.8g 4.8g
Fats 0.4g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 20.49g 10.1g Bean
Calories 105kcal 62kcal Bean
Sugar 7.78g Broad bean
Fiber 5.5g 3.6g Bean
Calcium 50mg 18mg Bean
Iron 0.29mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 32mg 31mg Bean
Phosphorus 104mg 73mg Bean
Potassium 296mg 193mg Bean
Sodium 1mg 41mg Bean
Zinc 1.4mg 0.47mg Bean
Copper 0.206mg 0.06mg Bean
Manganese 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 4.5µg 1µg Bean
Vitamin A 106IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin C 3.1mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.128mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.029mg Bean
Folate 24µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 0.8µg Bean
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.142g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.035g 0.02g Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean Broad bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bean
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Bean
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean
Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean
Bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.