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Broad bean vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broad bean and Cucumber

  • Broad bean is richer than Cucumber in Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broad bean is 19% higher.
  • Broad bean contains 12 times more Vitamin B3 than Cucumber. Broad bean contains 1.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Cucumber contains 0.098mg.

Food types used in this article are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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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
9
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +435.7%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +46.3%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +435.7%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +46.3%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%

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
6
:
4
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +374.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1124.5%
Contains more Folate +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
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%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +374.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1124.5%
Contains more Folate +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +638.5%
Contains more Fats +354.5%
Contains more Carbs +178.2%
Contains more Other +136.8%
Contains more Water +13.8%
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
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +638.5%
Contains more Fats +354.5%
Contains more Carbs +178.2%
Contains more Other +136.8%
Contains more Water +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +846.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +846.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 3.13g Broad bean
Protein 4.8g 0.65g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.11g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 3.63g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 15kcal Broad bean
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 0.5g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 16mg Broad bean
Iron 1.5mg 0.28mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 13mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 24mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 147mg Broad bean
Sodium 41mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.47mg 0.2mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg 0.041mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.261mg 0.079mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg 0.3µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 105IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 5µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 19.8mg 2.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.027mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.033mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.098mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.04mg Cucumber
Folate 58µg 7µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.005mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg 0.019mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.021mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg 0.029mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg 0.029mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.006mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.019mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg 0.022mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.01mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.005g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.032g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/nutrients
  2. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.