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Broad bean vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broad bean and Rice

  • Broad bean is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, yet Rice is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broad bean is 22% higher.
  • Broad bean contains 9 times more Fiber than Rice. Broad bean contains 3.6g of Fiber, while Rice contains 0.4g.

Food types used in this article are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, 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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
5
:
5
Rice
Rice
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +451.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +80.8%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +451.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +80.8%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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
3
:
6
Rice
Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.7%
Equal in Folate - 58
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%
Rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.7%
Equal in Folate - 58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
4
:
1
Rice
Rice
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +178.9%
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
Rice
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +178.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
1
:
2
Rice
Rice
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340%
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Rice
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Rice Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 27.77g Rice
Protein 4.8g 2.69g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.28g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 28.17g Rice
Calories 62kcal 130kcal Rice
Sugar 0.05g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 0.4g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 10mg Broad bean
Iron 1.5mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 12mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 43mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 35mg Broad bean
Sodium 41mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.47mg 0.49mg Rice
Copper 0.06mg 0.069mg Rice
Manganese 0.261mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 1µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin A 270IU 0IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin C 19.8mg 0mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.013mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.093mg Rice
Folate 58µg 58µg
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.031mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg 0.096mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.116mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg 0.222mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg 0.097mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.144mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg 0.164mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.063mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.088g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.076g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Rice
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
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.