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Broad bean vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broad bean and Garden asparagus

  • Broad bean has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Garden asparagus is richer in Copper, and Iron.
  • Broad bean covers your daily Vitamin C needs 16% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Garden asparagus has 2 times less Magnesium than Broad bean. Broad bean has 31mg of Magnesium, while Garden 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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
3
:
7
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +215%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Equal in Potassium - 202
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +215%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Equal in Potassium - 202

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
3
:
7
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Vitamin C +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.8%
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%
Garden asparagus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
4
:
1
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +160.3%
Contains more Other +55.2%
Contains more Water +11.4%
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
Garden asparagus
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +160.3%
Contains more Other +55.2%
Contains more Water +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
1
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Broad bean Garden asparagus
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 1.78g Broad bean
Protein 4.8g 2.2g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.12g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 3.88g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 20kcal Broad bean
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 2.1g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 1.5mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 31mg 14mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 52mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 41mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.47mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.06mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.261mg 0.158mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 270IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 19.8mg 5.6mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.978mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 58µg 52µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.027mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg 0.084mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.075mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg 0.104mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.031mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.075mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.049mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.05g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.