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Broad bean vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broad bean and Onion

  • Broad bean has more Iron, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Manganese, while Onion has more Vitamin B6.
  • Broad bean's daily need coverage for Iron is 16% higher.
  • Onion contains 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Broad bean. Broad bean contains 1.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Onion contains 0.116mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Onions, 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
8
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +210%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains more Zinc +176.5%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +102.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +210%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains more Zinc +176.5%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +102.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%

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
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +13400%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +934.5%
Contains more Folate +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.8%
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%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +13400%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +934.5%
Contains more Folate +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
4
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Protein +336.4%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Equal in Carbs - 9.34
Equal in Water - 89.11
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
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +336.4%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Equal in Carbs - 9.34
Equal in Water - 89.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1682.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1682.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%

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 Onion
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 Onion Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 7.64g Onion
Protein 4.8g 1.1g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.1g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 9.34g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 40kcal Broad bean
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 1.7g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 23mg Onion
Iron 1.5mg 0.21mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 10mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 29mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 146mg Broad bean
Sodium 41mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.47mg 0.17mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg 0.039mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.261mg 0.129mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg 0.5µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 2IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 19.8mg 7.4mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.046mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.027mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.116mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 58µg 19µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.014mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg 0.021mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.014mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg 0.025mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg 0.039mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.002mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.025mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg 0.021mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.014mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.042g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.013g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.017g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.