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Green bean raw vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between green bean raw and chinese broccoli

  • Green bean raw has more iron and vitamin B6, while chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and calcium.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 35% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than green bean raw. Green bean raw contains 0.141mg of vitamin B6, while chinese broccoli contains 0.07mg.
  • Green bean raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of green bean raw is 20, while the glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Beans, snap, green, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 19% 39% 23% 6.5% 16% 0.78% 28% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more IronIron +83.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~41mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 41% 12% 8.2% 0% 21% 24% 14% 14% 33% 0% 108% 25% 8.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +97.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.32 g
Other: 0.66 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.9%
Contains more FatsFats +227.3%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%
~equal in Water ~93.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 6% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Green bean raw Chinese broccoli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean raw Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 43µg 84.8µg 35%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 28.2mg 18%
Folate 33µg 99µg 17%
Iron 1.03mg 0.56mg 6%
Calcium 37mg 100mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 82µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.146mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.437mg 2%
Fructose 1.39g 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Choline 15.3mg 25.3mg 2%
Manganese 0.216mg 0.264mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.159mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.33g 1%
Protein 1.83g 1.14g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.095mg 1%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.39mg 1%
Copper 0.069mg 0.061mg 1%
Fiber 2.7g 2.5g 1%
Potassium 211mg 261mg 1%
Carbs 6.97g 3.81g 1%
Fats 0.22g 0.72g 1%
Calories 31kcal 22kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.27g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 3.26g 0.84g N/A
Starch 0.88g 0%
Phosphorus 38mg 41mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.48mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.11g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.088mg 0%
Methionine 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.067mg 0%
Valine 0.09mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Green bean raw Chinese broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Green bean raw
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Green bean raw
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Green bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169961/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.