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Broad beans vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broad beans and Seaweed

  • Broad beans are richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Seaweed is richer in Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Seaweed is 31% higher.
  • Broad beans contain 7 times more Vitamin C than Seaweed. Broad beans contain 19.8mg of Vitamin C, while Seaweed contains 3mg.
  • Broad beans contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 5.4% 17% 56% 20% 13% 31% 5.3% 34% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more IronIron +90%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 66% 16% 0% 0% 32% 21% 23% 4% 6.7% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +560%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +872.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +210.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12%
Contains more OtherOther +634.4%
~equal in Carbs ~9.57g
~equal in Water ~81.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.303 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +544.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +390%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broad beans Seaweed
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad beans Seaweed Opinion
Calories 62kcal 43kcal Broad beans
Protein 4.8g 1.68g Broad beans
Fats 0.5g 0.56g Seaweed
Vitamin C 19.8mg 3mg Broad beans
Net carbs 6.5g 8.27g Seaweed
Carbs 10.1g 9.57g Broad beans
Magnesium 31mg 121mg Seaweed
Calcium 18mg 168mg Seaweed
Potassium 193mg 89mg Broad beans
Iron 1.5mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Broad beans
Fiber 3.6g 1.3g Broad beans
Copper 0.06mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Zinc 0.47mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 73mg 42mg Broad beans
Sodium 41mg 233mg Broad beans
Vitamin A 270IU 116IU Broad beans
Vitamin A 14µg 6µg Broad beans
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.261mg 0.2mg Broad beans
Selenium 1µg 0.7µg Broad beans
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.05mg Broad beans
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.47mg Broad beans
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.002mg Broad beans
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Folate 58µg 180µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.247g Broad beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.047g Broad beans
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.048mg
Threonine 0.178mg 0.055mg Broad beans
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.076mg Broad beans
Leucine 0.37mg 0.083mg Broad beans
Lysine 0.313mg 0.082mg Broad beans
Methionine 0.037mg 0.025mg Broad beans
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.043mg Broad beans
Valine 0.235mg 0.072mg Broad beans
Histidine 0.115mg 0.024mg Broad beans
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broad beans Seaweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Broad beans
34%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad beans
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad beans
Broad beans contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad beans
Broad beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
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 beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/nutrients
  2. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.