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Broad bean vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Broad bean and Cereal?

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Manganese, and Vitamin C in Cereal is higher than in Broad bean.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 513% more.
  • Broad bean has less Sodium.

We used Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) types 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 +80%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Iron +2170.7%
Contains more Zinc +1517%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +202.7%
Contains more Selenium +530%
Equal in Phosphorus - 77
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 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Iron +2170.7%
Contains more Zinc +1517%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +202.7%
Contains more Selenium +530%
Equal in Phosphorus - 77

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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Cereal
Contains more Vitamin A +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20541.4%
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 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20541.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2114.3%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Carbs +759.9%
Contains more Other +147.8%
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Water +2114.3%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Carbs +759.9%
Contains more Other +147.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%

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 Cereal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 4.8g 6.06g Cereal
Fats 0.5g 1.08g Cereal
Carbs 10.1g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 62kcal 378kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 1.4g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 10mg Broad bean
Iron 1.5mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 31mg 19mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 77mg Cereal
Potassium 193mg 105mg Broad bean
Sodium 41mg 795mg Broad bean
Zinc 0.47mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.06mg 0.137mg Cereal
Manganese 0.261mg 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 1µg 6.3µg Cereal
Vitamin A 270IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cereal
Vitamin C 19.8mg 38.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.226mg Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 58µg Broad bean
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.178mg 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.37mg 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.313mg 0.113mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.235mg 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.115mg 0.162mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.26g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.204g Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.354g Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Cereal
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
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean
Broad bean contains less Sodium (difference - 754mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)

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

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.