Broad beans vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between broad beans and red potato?
- Broad beans are higher in iron, vitamin C, folate, fiber, and vitamin A; 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 27 times less vitamin A than broad beans. Broad beans contain 270IU of vitamin A, while red potato contains 10IU.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +182.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +631% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
10.1 g
Water:
83.7 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.3% |
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Water
~76.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.303 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +604.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.212mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.174mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 545mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.7mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 19.8mg | 12.6mg | 8% |
| Folate | 58µg | 27µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.066mg | 0.341mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 2.3g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.173mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.9mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 10.1g | 19.59g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 1.595mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.303g | 0.043g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.142g | 0.026g | 1% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.5g | 17.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 72mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.178mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.37mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.313mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.235mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad beans 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.