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Broad bean vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Broad bean and Red potato?

  • Broad bean is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Folate, and Fiber, however, Red potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Red potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 14% more.
  • Red potato contains 2 times less Folate than Broad bean. Broad bean contains 58µg of Folate, while Red potato contains 27µg.

We used Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types in this article.

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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
7
:
3
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains more Potassium +182.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
Contains more Copper +190%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains more Potassium +182.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
Contains more Copper +190%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 72

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
5
:
5
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Vitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Folate +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +631%
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%
Red potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Folate +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +631%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
3
:
2
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Protein +108.7%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +94%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Equal in Water - 76.67
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
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +108.7%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +94%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Equal in Water - 76.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
1
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +604.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Red potato
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +604.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 4.8g 2.3g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.15g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 62kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 1.8g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 9mg Broad bean
Iron 1.5mg 0.7mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 28mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 72mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 41mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.47mg 0.4mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.261mg 0.173mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 10IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 19.8mg 12.6mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.072mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.05mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 58µg 27µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.023mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg 0.075mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.074mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg 0.109mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg 0.12mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.035mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.091mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.039mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.002g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.043g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Red potato
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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.