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Broad bean vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broad bean and Pasta

  • Broad bean has more Vitamin C, however, Pasta is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Broad bean covers your daily need of Vitamin C 22% more than Pasta.
  • Broad bean has 8 times more Potassium than Pasta. While Broad bean has 193mg of Potassium, Pasta has only 24mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Potassium +704.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Copper +55%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Potassium +704.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Copper +55%

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.
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +190.3%
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Carbs +146.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.15
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +190.3%
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Carbs +146.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.15
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.15

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 4.8g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.5g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 10.1g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 62kcal 131kcal Pasta
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 6mg Broad bean
Iron 1.5mg 1.14mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 18mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 63mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 24mg Broad bean
Sodium 41mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.47mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.06mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.261mg 0.224mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 20IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 6µg Broad bean
Vitamin C 19.8mg 0mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.992mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 58µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.178mg 0.134mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.197mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg 0.348mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg 0.097mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.235mg 0.217mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.103mg Broad bean
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.15g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.