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Navy beans vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Navy beans and Broad bean?

  • Navy beans is higher in Fiber, Folate, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Broad bean is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Navy beans's daily need coverage for Fiber is 28% more.
  • Broad bean contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Navy beans. Navy beans contains 0.138mg of Vitamin B6, while Broad bean contains 0.029mg.

We used Beans, navy, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, 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 Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Iron +57.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +119.1%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +101.9%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 89% 38% 62% 35% 0% 29% 70% 69% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Iron +57.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +119.1%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +101.9%
Contains more Selenium +190%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375.9%
Contains more Folate +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 3% 60% 16% 13% 16% 32% 105% 0% 2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375.9%
Contains more Folate +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.5%
Contains more Fats +24%
Contains more Carbs +157.9%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Contains more Water +31.2%
8% 26% 64%
Protein: 8.23 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 26.05 g
Water: 63.81 g
Other: 1.29 g
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +71.5%
Contains more Fats +24%
Contains more Carbs +157.9%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Contains more Water +31.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +610%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
13% 19% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.098 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.49 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +610%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navy beans Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 15.55g 6.5g Navy beans
Protein 8.23g 4.8g Navy beans
Fats 0.62g 0.5g Navy beans
Carbs 26.05g 10.1g Navy beans
Calories 140kcal 62kcal Navy beans
Starch 15.4g Navy beans
Sugar 0.37g Broad bean
Fiber 10.5g 3.6g Navy beans
Calcium 69mg 18mg Navy beans
Iron 2.36mg 1.5mg Navy beans
Magnesium 53mg 31mg Navy beans
Phosphorus 144mg 73mg Navy beans
Potassium 389mg 193mg Navy beans
Sodium 0mg 41mg Navy beans
Zinc 1.03mg 0.47mg Navy beans
Copper 0.21mg 0.06mg Navy beans
Manganese 0.527mg 0.261mg Navy beans
Selenium 2.9µg 1µg Navy beans
Vitamin A 0IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.01mg Navy beans
Vitamin C 0.9mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.237mg 0.128mg Navy beans
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.266mg 0.066mg Navy beans
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.029mg Navy beans
Folate 140µg 58µg Navy beans
Vitamin K 0.6µg Navy beans
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.048mg Navy beans
Threonine 0.289mg 0.178mg Navy beans
Isoleucine 0.387mg 0.215mg Navy beans
Leucine 0.7mg 0.37mg Navy beans
Lysine 0.52mg 0.313mg Navy beans
Methionine 0.111mg 0.037mg Navy beans
Phenylalanine 0.471mg 0.195mg Navy beans
Valine 0.504mg 0.235mg Navy beans
Histidine 0.206mg 0.115mg Navy beans
Saturated Fat 0.098g 0.142g Navy beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0.02g Navy beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.49g 0.303g Navy beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.177g Navy beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Navy beans Broad bean
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
20%
Navy beans
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Navy beans
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Navy beans
Navy beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Navy beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173746/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.