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Wheat Bread vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat Bread and Green bean different?

  • Wheat Bread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Green bean is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Wheat Bread covers your daily need of Selenium 60% more than Green bean.
  • Wheat Bread contains 601 times more Sodium than Green bean. Wheat Bread contains 601mg of Sodium, while Green bean contains 1mg.

Bread, wheat, toasted and Beans, snap, green, 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 +275%
Contains more Iron +529.2%
Contains more Magnesium +227.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +548.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Zinc +488%
Contains more Copper +247.4%
Contains more Manganese +383.2%
Contains more Selenium +16600%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +529.2%
Contains more Magnesium +227.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +548.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Zinc +488%
Contains more Copper +247.4%
Contains more Manganese +383.2%
Contains more Selenium +16600%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +917.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.2%
Contains more Folate +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4750%
Contains more Vitamin K +740.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +917.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.2%
Contains more Folate +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4750%
Contains more Vitamin K +740.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +585.7%
Contains more Fats +1425%
Contains more Carbs +607.7%
Contains more Other +279.5%
Contains more Water +268.2%
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +585.7%
Contains more Fats +1425%
Contains more Carbs +607.7%
Contains more Other +279.5%
Contains more Water +268.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1086.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1086.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 4.68g Wheat Bread
Protein 12.96g 1.89g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.27g 0.28g Wheat Bread
Carbs 55.77g 7.88g Wheat Bread
Calories 313kcal 35kcal Wheat Bread
Sugar 6.42g 3.63g Green bean
Fiber 4.7g 3.2g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 44mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 0.65mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 18mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 29mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 146mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 601mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 1.47mg 0.25mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.057mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.285mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 0.2µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 0.2mg 9.7mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.074mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.097mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 0.614mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.074mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.056mg Wheat Bread
Folate 86µg 33µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 5.7µg 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.02mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg 0.082mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.069mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg 0.116mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg 0.091mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg 0.023mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.069mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg 0.093mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg 0.035mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 0.064g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 0.011g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 0.145g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread Green 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
38%
Wheat Bread
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/nutrients
  2. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.