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Broad bean vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Broad bean and Zucchini?

  • Broad bean is richer in Iron, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Zucchini is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Broad bean's daily need coverage for Iron is 14% higher.
  • Zucchini has 4 times less Fiber than Broad bean. Broad bean has 3.6g of Fiber, while Zucchini has 1g.

We used Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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
8
:
2
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +305.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +47.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +305.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +47.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%

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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
5
:
5
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Vitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 17.9
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.094
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%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 17.9
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.094

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
4
:
1
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Protein +296.7%
Contains more Fats +56.3%
Contains more Carbs +224.8%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Water +13.2%
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
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +296.7%
Contains more Fats +56.3%
Contains more Carbs +224.8%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Water +13.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
1
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.8%
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 2.11g Broad bean
Protein 4.8g 1.21g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.32g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 3.11g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 17kcal Broad bean
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 1g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 16mg Broad bean
Iron 1.5mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 18mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 38mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 41mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.47mg 0.32mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg 0.053mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.261mg 0.177mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg 0.2µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 200IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 10µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 19.8mg 17.9mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.045mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.451mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 58µg 24µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.01mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg 0.029mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.044mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg 0.071mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg 0.067mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.018mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.043mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg 0.054mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.026mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.011g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.091g Broad bean
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean 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.

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.