Broad bean raw vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between broad bean raw and refried beans?
- Broad bean raw is richer in folate, vitamin K, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, fiber, vitamin B3, and vitamin E, yet refried beans are richer in selenium.
- Broad bean raw's daily need coverage for folate is 34% higher.
- Broad bean raw has 19 times more vitamin K than refried beans. Broad bean raw has 40.9µg of vitamin K, while refried beans have 2.1µg.
- Broad bean raw contains less sodium.
- Refried beans have a lower glycemic index than broad bean raw.
We used Beans, fava, in pod, raw and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +27.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +211.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +72.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +625% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1188.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +267.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +512.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1847.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1245.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +62.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Folate | 148µg | 11µg | 34% |
Vitamin K | 40.9µg | 2.1µg | 32% |
Copper | 0.402mg | 0.129mg | 30% |
Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.079mg | 16% |
Manganese | 0.661mg | 0.289mg | 16% |
Fiber | 7.5g | 3.7g | 15% |
Sodium | 25mg | 370mg | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.249mg | 0.367mg | 12% |
Selenium | 0.8µg | 5.8µg | 9% |
Vitamin E | 1.16mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
Protein | 7.92g | 4.98g | 6% |
Phosphorus | 129mg | 92mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.133mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
Zinc | 1mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 6mg | 3% |
Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 17µg | 0µg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.118g | 0.631g | 2% |
Fats | 0.73g | 2.01g | 2% |
Carbs | 17.63g | 13.55g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.342g | 0.543g | 1% |
Calcium | 37mg | 29mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.225mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.104g | 0.601g | 1% |
Iron | 1.55mg | 1.44mg | 1% |
Calories | 88kcal | 90kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 10.13g | 9.85g | N/A |
Magnesium | 33mg | 35mg | 0% |
Potassium | 332mg | 319mg | 0% |
Sugar | 9.21g | 0.54g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.92 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
17.63 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +175.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +52.7% |
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Water
~77.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.342 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +477.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.8% |