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Broad bean vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broad bean and Chinese broccoli different?

  • Broad bean has more Iron, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Folate, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Broad bean covers your daily need of Iron 12% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Broad bean has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Chinese broccoli. Broad bean has 1.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Chinese broccoli has 0.437mg.

Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types were 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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
4
:
6
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Iron +167.9%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Calcium +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Equal in Copper - 0.061
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +167.9%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Calcium +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Equal in Copper - 0.061
Equal in Manganese - 0.264

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
Broad bean
2
:
8
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.4%
Contains more Folate +70.7%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.4%
Contains more Folate +70.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
3
:
2
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Protein +321.1%
Contains more Carbs +165.1%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Fats +44%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +321.1%
Contains more Carbs +165.1%
Contains more Other +13.9%
Contains more Fats +44%
Contains more Water +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
0
:
3
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.33
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.33

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 1.31g Broad bean
Protein 4.8g 1.14g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 10.1g 3.81g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 22kcal Broad bean
Sugar 0.84g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 2.5g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 1.5mg 0.56mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 18mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 41mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 41mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.47mg 0.39mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.261mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 270IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 19.8mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.095mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.437mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 58µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Chinese broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Broad bean
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.