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Nori vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nori and Broad bean

  • Nori is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Broad bean is higher in Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Nori covers your daily Manganese needs 32% more than Broad bean.
  • Nori contains 19 times more Vitamin A RAE than Broad bean. While Nori contains 260µg of Vitamin A RAE, Broad bean contains only 14µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, laver, raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +288.9%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Potassium +84.5%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Copper +340%
Contains more Manganese +278.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Potassium +84.5%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Copper +340%
Contains more Manganese +278.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%

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.
Nori
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Contains more Vitamin A +1826.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +97%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +689.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.3%
Contains more Folate +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
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 A +1826.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +97%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +689.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.3%
Contains more Folate +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Other +318.9%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Carbs +97.7%
Equal in Water - 83.7
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 Protein +21%
Contains more Other +318.9%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Carbs +97.7%
Equal in Water - 83.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.5%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nori Broad bean
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 6.5g Broad bean
Protein 5.81g 4.8g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 5.11g 10.1g Broad bean
Calories 35kcal 62kcal Broad bean
Sugar 0.49g Broad bean
Fiber 0.3g 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 70mg 18mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 1.5mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 58mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 356mg 193mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 41mg Broad bean
Zinc 1.05mg 0.47mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.06mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.261mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 5202IU 270IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 14µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 19.8mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.09mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 1.2mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.066mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.029mg Nori
Folate 146µg 58µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.232mg 0.178mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.215mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.37mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.145mg 0.037mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.195mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.235mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.115mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.142g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.02g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
67%
Nori
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean
Broad bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.