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Broad bean vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broad bean and Bean different?

  • Broad bean has more Vitamin C, Iron, and Folate, however, Bean is richer in Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Broad bean covers your daily need of Vitamin C 19% more than Bean.
  • Broad bean has 5 times more Iron than Bean. Broad bean has 1.5mg of Iron, while Bean has 0.29mg.

Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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 Iron +417.2%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 11% 23% 45% 27% 1% 39% 69% 0% 25%
Contains more Iron +417.2%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 32

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.
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Bean
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.3%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broad bean 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 Broad bean Bean Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 14.99g Bean
Protein 4.8g 4.8g
Fats 0.5g 0.4g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 20.49g Bean
Calories 62kcal 105kcal Bean
Sugar 7.78g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 5.5g Bean
Calcium 18mg 50mg Bean
Iron 1.5mg 0.29mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 32mg Bean
Phosphorus 73mg 104mg Bean
Potassium 193mg 296mg Bean
Sodium 41mg 1mg Bean
Zinc 0.47mg 1.4mg Bean
Copper 0.06mg 0.206mg Bean
Manganese 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg 4.5µg Bean
Vitamin A 270IU 106IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 5µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin C 19.8mg 3.1mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.43mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.13mg Bean
Folate 58µg 24µg 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 0.142g 0.103g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.035g Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.172g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean 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
18%
Broad bean
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
25%
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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/nutrients
  2. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.