Beans vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between beans and green beans
- Beans have more copper, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, green beans have more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Green beans' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 39% more.
- Beans have 23 times more selenium than green beans. Beans have 4.5µg of selenium, while green beans have 0.2µg.
- Beans have a higher glycemic index than green beans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Beans, snap, green, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +261.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +460% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +258.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +212.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5887.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.172 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +218.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 47.9µg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.057mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.285mg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 29mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 3.2g | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 9.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.056mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 1.89g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.65mg | 5% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 35kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 146mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.49g | 7.88g | 4% |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 16.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 0.614mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.074mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.99g | 4.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.78g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.145g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% |
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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
11%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Green beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Beans is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beans 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)