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Pasta vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Broad bean

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Broad bean is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Broad bean covers your daily need of Vitamin C 22% more than Pasta.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
Pasta
3
:
7
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Potassium +704.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Potassium +704.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
6
:
4
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Equal in Folate - 58
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Broad bean
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 B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Equal in Folate - 58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
3
:
2
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Carbs +146.8%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +190.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.8
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Broad bean
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 Fats +110%
Contains more Carbs +146.8%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +190.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
1
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.142
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.142

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 6.5g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 4.8g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0.5g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 10.1g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 62kcal Pasta
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 6mg 18mg Broad bean
Iron 1.14mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 18mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 63mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 24mg 193mg Broad bean
Sodium 6mg 41mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.47mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.06mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 20IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin C 0mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.128mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.09mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.066mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.029mg Pasta
Folate 64µg 58µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.048mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.348mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.097mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.079mg 0.037mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.195mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.103mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.02g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.303g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.