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

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Summary of differences between broad bean raw and beetroot

  • The amount of copper, vitamin K, vitamin B2, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, folate, iron, and vitamin B1 in broad bean raw is higher than in beetroot.
  • Broad bean raw covers your daily need for copper, 36% more than beetroot.
  • Broad bean raw contains 205 times more vitamin K than beetroot. While broad bean raw contains 40.9µg of vitamin K, beetroot contains only 0.2µg.
  • Beetroot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beetroot is 64, while the glycemic index of broad bean raw is 79.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, fava, in pod, raw and Beets, 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 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more IronIron +93.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +436%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Potassium ~325mg

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 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
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 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +329%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +573.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20350%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +32.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +391.9%
Contains more FatsFats +329.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%
~equal in Other ~1.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +225%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +470%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean raw Beetroot DV% diff.
Copper 0.402mg 0.075mg 36%
Vitamin K 40.9µg 0.2µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.04mg 19%
Fiber 7.5g 2.8g 19%
Manganese 0.661mg 0.329mg 14%
Protein 7.92g 1.61g 13%
Phosphorus 129mg 40mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.249mg 0.334mg 12%
Folate 148µg 109µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.133mg 0.031mg 9%
Iron 1.55mg 0.8mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 0.04mg 7%
Zinc 1mg 0.35mg 6%
Carbs 17.63g 9.56g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.067mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g 0.06g 2%
Calories 88kcal 43kcal 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 2µg 2%
Calcium 37mg 16mg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 23mg 2%
Sodium 25mg 78mg 2%
Fats 0.73g 0.17g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.155mg 1%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4.9mg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Net carbs 10.13g 6.76g N/A
Potassium 332mg 325mg 0%
Sugar 9.21g 6.76g N/A
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.118g 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.104g 0.032g 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean raw Beetroot
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
33%
Broad bean raw
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Broad bean raw
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.