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Cranberry beans vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cranberry beans and Broad bean different?

  • Cranberry beans is higher in Folate, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Broad bean is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Cranberry beans is 37% higher.
  • Cranberry beans contains 4 times more Copper than Broad bean. While Cranberry beans contains 0.231mg of Copper, Broad bean contains only 0.06mg.

Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +177.8%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.9%
Contains more Potassium +100.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +142.6%
Contains more Copper +285%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 36% 58% 35% 1% 32% 77% 49% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.9%
Contains more Potassium +100.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +142.6%
Contains more Copper +285%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Selenium +30%

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 B1 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.3%
Contains more Folate +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133%
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% 53% 16% 10% 15% 19% 156% 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 B1 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.3%
Contains more Folate +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +94.6%
Contains more Carbs +142.2%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.5
9% 24% 65%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 24.46 g
Water: 64.65 g
Other: 1.09 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 Protein +94.6%
Contains more Carbs +142.2%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.199 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry beans Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 15.86g 6.5g Cranberry beans
Protein 9.34g 4.8g Cranberry beans
Fats 0.46g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 24.46g 10.1g Cranberry beans
Calories 136kcal 62kcal Cranberry beans
Fiber 8.6g 3.6g Cranberry beans
Calcium 50mg 18mg Cranberry beans
Iron 2.09mg 1.5mg Cranberry beans
Magnesium 50mg 31mg Cranberry beans
Phosphorus 135mg 73mg Cranberry beans
Potassium 387mg 193mg Cranberry beans
Sodium 1mg 41mg Cranberry beans
Zinc 1.14mg 0.47mg Cranberry beans
Copper 0.231mg 0.06mg Cranberry beans
Manganese 0.37mg 0.261mg Cranberry beans
Selenium 1.3µg 1µg Cranberry beans
Vitamin A 0IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin C 0mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.128mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 0.515mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.066mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.029mg Cranberry beans
Folate 207µg 58µg Cranberry beans
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.048mg Cranberry beans
Threonine 0.393mg 0.178mg Cranberry beans
Isoleucine 0.412mg 0.215mg Cranberry beans
Leucine 0.746mg 0.37mg Cranberry beans
Lysine 0.641mg 0.313mg Cranberry beans
Methionine 0.14mg 0.037mg Cranberry beans
Phenylalanine 0.505mg 0.195mg Cranberry beans
Valine 0.489mg 0.235mg Cranberry beans
Histidine 0.26mg 0.115mg Cranberry beans
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.142g Cranberry beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g 0.02g Cranberry beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.199g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry beans 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
22%
Cranberry beans
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cranberry beans
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cranberry beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173736/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.