Broad beans vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Broad beans and Sweet potato?
- Broad beans are higher in Folate, and Iron, however, Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, Manganese, and Potassium.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 105% more.
- Sweet potato contains 10 times less Folate than Broad beans. Broad beans contain 58µg of Folate, while Sweet potato contains 6µg.
We used Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +19.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7017.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1239.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +886.2% |
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:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
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Water
~75.78g
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
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +229.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 62kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 4.8g | 2.01g |
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| Fats | 0.5g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.8mg | 19.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.5g | 17.41g |
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| Carbs | 10.1g | 20.71g |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 193mg | 475mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.69mg |
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| Sugar | 6.48g |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.161mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.32mg |
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| Starch | 7.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 73mg | 54mg |
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| Sodium | 41mg | 36mg |
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| Vitamin A | 270IU | 19218IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 961µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.497mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 1.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.066mg | 0.884mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 13.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.142g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.303g | 0.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.178mg | 0.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0.07mg |
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| Leucine | 0.37mg | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.313mg | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.037mg | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.235mg | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 0.5g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
16%
111%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
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.