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

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How are broad bean raw and biscuit different?

  • Broad bean raw is higher in copper, fiber, folate, and manganese; however, biscuit is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for broad bean raw is 36% higher.
  • Broad bean raw contains 5 times more Fiber than biscuit. While broad bean raw contains 7.5g of Fiber, biscuit contains only 1.5g.
  • Broad bean raw has less sodium.
  • Biscuit has a lower glycemic index (44) than broad bean raw (79).

Beans, fava, in pod, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +390.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +535.1%
Contains more IronIron +87.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2337.5%

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% 20% 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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.31mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.1%
Contains more WaterWater +151.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2132.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6563.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1117.3%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean raw Biscuit Opinion
Calories 88kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 7.92g 7g Broad bean raw
Fats 0.73g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0.2mg Broad bean raw
Net carbs 10.13g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 17.63g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Broad bean raw
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Broad bean raw
Calcium 37mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 332mg 121mg Broad bean raw
Iron 1.55mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 9.21g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 7.5g 1.5g Broad bean raw
Copper 0.402mg 0.082mg Broad bean raw
Zinc 1mg 0.54mg Broad bean raw
Phosphorus 129mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 25mg 580mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin A 333IU 82IU Broad bean raw
Vitamin A 17µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin E 1.16mg Broad bean raw
Manganese 0.661mg 0.378mg Broad bean raw
Selenium 0.8µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.133mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.249mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.035mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 40.9µg Broad bean raw
Folate 148µg 61µg Broad bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.118g 4.324g Broad bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.104g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean raw Biscuit
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
35%
Broad bean raw
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Broad bean raw
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.206g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.