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Seed vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Seed and Broad bean

  • Seed is higher than Broad bean in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Seed covers your daily Fiber needs 123% more than Broad bean.
  • Seed contains 55 times more Selenium than Broad bean. While Seed contains 55.2µg of Selenium, Broad bean contains only 1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Seed
Seed
10
:
0
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Calcium +3405.6%
Contains more Iron +414.7%
Contains more Magnesium +980.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1078.1%
Contains more Potassium +110.9%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +874.5%
Contains more Copper +1440%
Contains more Manganese +943.3%
Contains more Selenium +5420%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +3405.6%
Contains more Iron +414.7%
Contains more Magnesium +980.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1078.1%
Contains more Potassium +110.9%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Zinc +874.5%
Contains more Copper +1440%
Contains more Manganese +943.3%
Contains more Selenium +5420%

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.
Seed
Seed
4
:
6
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin B1 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1137.5%
Contains more Folate +18.4%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 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 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1137.5%
Contains more Folate +18.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
4
:
1
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Protein +244.6%
Contains more Fats +6048%
Contains more Carbs +317%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Water +1343.1%
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 Protein +244.6%
Contains more Fats +6048%
Contains more Carbs +317%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Water +1343.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
2
:
1
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11445%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7710.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 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 +11445%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7710.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 6.5g Seed
Protein 16.54g 4.8g Seed
Fats 30.74g 0.5g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 10.1g Seed
Calories 486kcal 62kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g 3.6g Seed
Calcium 631mg 18mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 1.5mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 31mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 73mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 193mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 41mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 0.47mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.06mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.261mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 1µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.128mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.09mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.2mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.029mg Broad bean
Folate 49µg 58µg Broad bean
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.048mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.178mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.215mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.37mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.313mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.037mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.195mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.235mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.115mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Broad bean
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.02g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.303g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.188g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.