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

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Important differences between beans and broad bean raw

  • Beans have more selenium; however, broad bean raw has more vitamin K, folate, copper, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin E.
  • Broad bean raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 33% more.
  • Beans have 6 times more selenium than broad bean raw. Beans have 4.5µg of selenium, while broad bean raw has 0.8µg.
  • Broad bean raw has a higher glycemic index than beans.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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.
Beans
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
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 CalciumCalcium +35.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +462.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +434.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg

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.
Beans
3
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 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +423%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5012.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +516.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beans
2
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 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 CarbsCarbs +16.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65%
Contains more FatsFats +82.5%
~equal in Water ~72.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beans
1
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +197.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beans Broad bean raw Opinion
Calories 105kcal 88kcal Beans
Protein 4.8g 7.92g Broad bean raw
Fats 0.4g 0.73g Broad bean raw
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3.7mg Broad bean raw
Net carbs 14.99g 10.13g Beans
Carbs 20.49g 17.63g Beans
Magnesium 32mg 33mg Broad bean raw
Calcium 50mg 37mg Beans
Potassium 296mg 332mg Broad bean raw
Iron 0.29mg 1.55mg Broad bean raw
Sugar 7.78g 9.21g Beans
Fiber 5.5g 7.5g Broad bean raw
Copper 0.206mg 0.402mg Broad bean raw
Zinc 1.4mg 1mg Beans
Phosphorus 104mg 129mg Broad bean raw
Sodium 1mg 25mg Beans
Vitamin A 106IU 333IU Broad bean raw
Vitamin A 5µg 17µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.16mg Broad bean raw
Manganese 0.661mg Broad bean raw
Selenium 4.5µg 0.8µg Beans
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.133mg Beans
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.29mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 2.249mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.225mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.104mg Beans
Vitamin K 0.8µg 40.9µg Broad bean raw
Folate 24µg 148µg Broad bean raw
Choline 30.8mg Beans
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.118g Beans
Monounsaturated fat 0.035g 0.104g Broad bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g 0.342g Broad bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beans 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
11%
Beans
35%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Beans
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beans
Beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beans
Beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. Beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.