Beans vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beans and nori
- Beans are higher in fiber, magnesium, selenium, and phosphorus, yet nori is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Nori covers your daily vitamin A needs 102% more than beans.
- Beans contain 18 times more fiber than nori. While beans contain 5.5g of fiber, nori contains only 0.3g.
Food varieties used in this article are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Seaweed, laver, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +542.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +520.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.2% |
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 | +53.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +196.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1158.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +643.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +241.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +508.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +301% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.988mg | 43% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 39mg | 40% |
| Folate | 24µg | 146µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.446mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 260µg | 28% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 0.3g | 21% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 1.8mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 58mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 0.7µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 1.47mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.264mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 20.49g | 5.11g | 5% |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 10.4mg | 4% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 35kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 1.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 5.81g | 2% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 356mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.159mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.99g | 4.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.78g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.061g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.