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

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A recap on differences between Broad bean raw and Mars

  • Broad bean raw has more Fiber, and Iron, however, Mars is higher in Calcium.
  • Mars covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 58% more than Broad bean raw.
  • Mars contains 4 times less Fiber than Broad bean raw. Broad bean raw contains 7.5g of Fiber, while Mars contains 2g.
  • Broad bean raw has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Beans, fava, in pod, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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.
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
9
:
1
Mars
Mars
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Calcium +143.2%
Broad bean raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 59% 24% 56% 30% 4% 28% 134% 87% 5%
Mars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Calcium +143.2%

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.
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
12
:
0
Mars
Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +640%
Broad bean raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 24% 0% 13% 34% 67% 43% 14% 24% 111% 0% 103%
Mars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +640%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
2
:
3
Mars
Mars
Contains more Protein +85%
Contains more Water +4170.6%
Contains more Fats +2546.6%
Contains more Carbs +310.7%
Contains more Other +105.4%
Broad bean raw
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Mars
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +85%
Contains more Water +4170.6%
Contains more Fats +2546.6%
Contains more Carbs +310.7%
Contains more Other +105.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
3
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0
Mars
Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Broad bean raw
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.342 g
Mars
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean raw Mars Opinion
Net carbs 10.13g 70.4g Mars
Protein 7.92g 4.28g Broad bean raw
Fats 0.73g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 17.63g 72.4g Mars
Calories 88kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 9.21g 58.94g Broad bean raw
Fiber 7.5g 2g Broad bean raw
Calcium 37mg 90mg Mars
Iron 1.55mg 0.86mg Broad bean raw
Magnesium 33mg Broad bean raw
Phosphorus 129mg Broad bean raw
Potassium 332mg Broad bean raw
Sodium 25mg 136mg Broad bean raw
Zinc 1mg Broad bean raw
Copper 0.402mg Broad bean raw
Manganese 0.661mg Broad bean raw
Selenium 0.8µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin A 333IU 167IU Broad bean raw
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin E 1.16mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0.5mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.133mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B3 2.249mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.225mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B6 0.104mg Broad bean raw
Folate 148µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin K 40.9µg Broad bean raw
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Broad bean raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Broad bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.118g 11.651g Broad bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.104g Broad bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g Broad bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean raw Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Broad bean raw
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Broad bean raw
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.