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Bean raw vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bean raw and broad bean raw

  • Bean raw has more folate, copper, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, and potassium; however, broad bean raw is higher in vitamin K.
  • Bean raw covers your daily folate needs 94% more than broad bean raw.
  • Broad bean raw contains 35 times less Selenium than bean raw. Bean raw contains 27.9µg of Selenium, while broad bean raw contains 0.8µg.
  • The glycemic index of broad bean raw is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw and Beans, fava, in pod, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +319.6%
Contains more IronIron +227.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +128%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3387.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 20% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +452.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +630.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.5%
Contains more FatsFats +68.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +254.8%
Contains more OtherOther +209.8%
Contains more WaterWater +540.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Broad bean raw Opinion
Calories 347kcal 88kcal Bean raw
Protein 21.42g 7.92g Bean raw
Fats 1.23g 0.73g Bean raw
Vitamin C 6.3mg 3.7mg Bean raw
Net carbs 47.05g 10.13g Bean raw
Carbs 62.55g 17.63g Bean raw
Magnesium 176mg 33mg Bean raw
Calcium 113mg 37mg Bean raw
Potassium 1393mg 332mg Bean raw
Iron 5.07mg 1.55mg Bean raw
Sugar 2.11g 9.21g Bean raw
Fiber 15.5g 7.5g Bean raw
Copper 0.893mg 0.402mg Bean raw
Zinc 2.28mg 1mg Bean raw
Starch 34.17g Bean raw
Phosphorus 411mg 129mg Bean raw
Sodium 12mg 25mg Bean raw
Vitamin A 0IU 333IU Broad bean raw
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.16mg Broad bean raw
Manganese 1.148mg 0.661mg Bean raw
Selenium 27.9µg 0.8µg Bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.133mg Bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.29mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 2.249mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 0.225mg Bean raw
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.104mg Bean raw
Vitamin K 5.6µg 40.9µg Broad bean raw
Folate 525µg 148µg Bean raw
Choline 66.2mg Bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.235g 0.118g Broad bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.229g 0.104g Bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 0.342g Bean raw
Tryptophan 0.237mg Bean raw
Threonine 0.81mg Bean raw
Isoleucine 0.871mg Bean raw
Leucine 1.558mg Bean raw
Lysine 1.356mg Bean raw
Methionine 0.259mg Bean raw
Phenylalanine 1.095mg Bean raw
Valine 0.998mg Bean raw
Histidine 0.556mg Bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean raw Broad bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Bean raw
35%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/nutrients
  2. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.