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Green bean vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Green bean and Bean

  • Green bean has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Bean has more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Green bean's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 39% more.
  • Green bean has 3 times more Vitamin C than Bean. Green bean has 9.7mg of Vitamin C, while Bean has 3.1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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 +124.1%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.7%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Copper +261.4%
Contains more Selenium +2150%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 11% 23% 45% 27% 1% 39% 69% 0% 25%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.7%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Copper +261.4%
Contains more Selenium +2150%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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 +497.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.8%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +5887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
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 +497.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.8%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +5887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Protein +154%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +160%
Contains more Other +134.2%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 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 Water +22.9%
Contains more Protein +154%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +160%
Contains more Other +134.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.6%
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.172 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Bean Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 14.99g Bean
Protein 1.89g 4.8g Bean
Fats 0.28g 0.4g Bean
Carbs 7.88g 20.49g Bean
Calories 35kcal 105kcal Bean
Sugar 3.63g 7.78g Green bean
Fiber 3.2g 5.5g Bean
Calcium 44mg 50mg Bean
Iron 0.65mg 0.29mg Green bean
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Bean
Phosphorus 29mg 104mg Bean
Potassium 146mg 296mg Bean
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.25mg 1.4mg Bean
Copper 0.057mg 0.206mg Bean
Manganese 0.285mg Green bean
Selenium 0.2µg 4.5µg Bean
Vitamin A 633IU 106IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 5µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.15mg Green bean
Vitamin C 9.7mg 3.1mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.06mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 0.43mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.074mg Green bean
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.13mg Bean
Folate 33µg 24µg Green bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg 0.8µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg Green bean
Threonine 0.082mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg Green bean
Leucine 0.116mg Green bean
Lysine 0.091mg Green bean
Methionine 0.023mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Green bean
Valine 0.093mg Green bean
Histidine 0.035mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.103g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.035g Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.172g Bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Green 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
24%
Green bean
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Bean
Bean is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean
Bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.