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Broad bean vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Broad bean and Nori

  • Broad bean is higher in Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Nori is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Nori covers your daily Manganese needs 32% more than Broad bean.
  • Broad bean contains 16 times more Magnesium than Nori. While Broad bean contains 31mg of Magnesium, Nori contains only 2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Seaweed, laver, 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
4
:
6
Nori
Nori
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Potassium +84.5%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Copper +340%
Contains more Manganese +278.5%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Nori
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.6%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Potassium +84.5%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Copper +340%
Contains more Manganese +278.5%

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
1
:
9
Nori
Nori
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1826.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +97%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +689.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.3%
Contains more Folate +151.7%
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%
Nori
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1826.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +97%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +689.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.3%
Contains more Folate +151.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
3
Nori
Nori
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Carbs +97.7%
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Other +318.9%
Equal in Water - 85.03
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
Nori
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Carbs +97.7%
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Other +318.9%
Equal in Water - 85.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
1
:
2
Nori
Nori
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Nori
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Nori Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 4.81g Broad bean
Protein 4.8g 5.81g Nori
Fats 0.5g 0.28g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 5.11g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 35kcal Broad bean
Sugar 0.49g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 0.3g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 70mg Nori
Iron 1.5mg 1.8mg Nori
Magnesium 31mg 2mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 58mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 356mg Nori
Sodium 41mg 48mg Broad bean
Zinc 0.47mg 1.05mg Nori
Copper 0.06mg 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.261mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 1µg 0.7µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 19.8mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.098mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.159mg Nori
Folate 58µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.043mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.37mg 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.313mg 0.222mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.235mg 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.115mg 0.14mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.061g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.025g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.11g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Nori
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
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean
Broad bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.