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Table salt vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Table salt and Broad bean?

  • Broad bean has more Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Manganese than Table salt.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1683% higher.
  • Broad bean is lower in Sodium.

We used Salt, table and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2312.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +370%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +161%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2312.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +370%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +161%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +10988.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +41750%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 Other +10988.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +41750%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.5g Broad bean
Protein 0g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 0g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 0g 10.1g Broad bean
Calories 0kcal 62kcal Broad bean
Fiber 0g 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 24mg 18mg Table salt
Iron 0.33mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 1mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 0mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 8mg 193mg Broad bean
Sodium 38758mg 41mg Broad bean
Zinc 0.1mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.03mg 0.06mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.1mg 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 0.1µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 0IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin C 0mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.029mg Broad bean
Folate 0µg 58µg Broad bean
Tryptophan 0mg 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0mg 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0g 0.142g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.02g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean
Broad bean contains less Sodium (difference - 38717mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.