Broad beans vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between broad beans and wax gourd
- Wax gourd has less iron, folate, fiber, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin A than broad beans.
- Broad beans cover your daily need for iron, 14% more than wax gourd.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +210% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3760% |
| Contains more IronIron | +294.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +172.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +329.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +366.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.5% |
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 | +88.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +276.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.3% |
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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
96.06 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +232.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 58µg | 4µg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.38mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 19.8mg | 10.5mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 1g | 10% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 0.4g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.056mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.034mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.001mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 0.384mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 14kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.1g | 3.04g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.303g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 4.9mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.066mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.142g | 0.016g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.5g | 2.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.178mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.313mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Wax gourd is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad beans contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
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.