Broad beans vs. Yardlong beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broad beans and yardlong beans different?
- Broad beans have more iron than yardlong beans.
- Broad beans contain 2 times more vitamin B3 than yardlong beans. While broad beans contain 1.2mg of vitamin B3, yardlong beans contains only 0.63mg.
Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +53.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +64.3% |
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:
2.53 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.18 g
Water:
87.47 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
~equal in
Carbs
~9.18g
~equal in
Water
~87.47g
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
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +621.4% |
| 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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.98mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 2.53g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 19.8mg | 16.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.201mg | 3% |
| Folate | 58µg | 45µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 290mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.303g | 0.042g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.142g | 0.026g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 23µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.1g | 9.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.5g | 9.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.066mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.178mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.37mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.313mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.235mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.082mg | 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong beans contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong beans is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.