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

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The main differences between broad bean raw and prunes

  • Broad bean raw has more folate, manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and iron; however, prunes have more vitamin K, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for broad bean raw is 36% higher.
  • Prunes have 2 times less manganese than broad bean raw. Broad bean raw has 0.661mg of manganese, while prunes have 0.299mg.
  • Broad bean raw has a higher glycemic index than prunes.

Food types used in this article are Beans, fava, in pod, raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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%
Prunes
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%

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%
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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 2% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
~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
Prunes
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2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.3%
Contains more FatsFats +92.1%
Contains more WaterWater +134.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +262.3%
Contains more OtherOther +135.7%

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
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43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +451.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.4%

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 Prunes
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean raw Prunes DV% diff.
Folate 148µg 4µg 36%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Vitamin K 40.9µg 59.5µg 16%
Manganese 0.661mg 0.299mg 16%
Carbs 17.63g 63.88g 15%
Copper 0.402mg 0.281mg 13%
Potassium 332mg 732mg 12%
Protein 7.92g 2.18g 11%
Phosphorus 129mg 69mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.205mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.186mg 8%
Calories 88kcal 240kcal 8%
Iron 1.55mg 0.93mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.133mg 0.051mg 7%
Zinc 1mg 0.44mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 0.43mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.422mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.249mg 1.882mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g 0.062g 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Fiber 7.5g 7.1g 2%
Magnesium 33mg 41mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 39µg 2%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Calcium 37mg 43mg 1%
Fats 0.73g 0.38g 1%
Sodium 25mg 2mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 10.13g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 9.21g 38.13g N/A
Saturated fat 0.118g 0.088g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.104g 0.053g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean raw Prunes
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
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Broad bean raw
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.92g)
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 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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/nutrients
  2. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.