Broad beans vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Broad beans and Asparagus
- Broad beans have more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Asparagus is richer in Copper, and Iron.
- Broad beans covers your daily Vitamin C needs 16% more than Asparagus.
- Asparagus has 2 times less Magnesium than Broad beans. Broad beans have 31mg of Magnesium, while Asparagus has 14mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Asparagus, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130% |
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 CVitamin C | +253.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +315.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
10.1 g
Water:
83.7 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +316.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.303 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +506% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 62kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 4.8g | 2.2g |
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| Fats | 0.5g | 0.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.8mg | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.5g | 1.78g |
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| Carbs | 10.1g | 3.88g |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 193mg | 202mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.14mg |
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| Sugar | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.189mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 73mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 41mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 270IU | 756IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 0.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.066mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 52µg |
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| Choline | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.142g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.303g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.178mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.37mg | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.313mg | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.235mg | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad beans is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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.