Green bean raw vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between green bean raw and potatoes
- Green bean raw has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, potatoes have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for green bean raw is 34% higher.
- Potatoes have 345 times less vitamin A than green bean raw. Green bean raw has 690IU of vitamin A, while potatoes have 2IU.
- Potatoes are lower in sugar.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than green bean raw.
Food types used in this article are Beans, snap, green, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +208.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
6.97 g
Water:
90.32 g
Other:
0.66 g
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.113 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.88 g
Sucrose:
0.36 g
Glucose:
1.51 g
Fructose:
1.39 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +111.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +387.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +434.6% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1637.5% |
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Galactose
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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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 43µg | 2µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.298mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12.2mg | 19.7mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 425mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.032mg | 6% |
| Starch | 0.88g | 15.29g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Folate | 33µg | 15µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.97g | 17.49g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 57mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 1.061mg | 2% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.225mg | 0.295mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.39g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.216mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 2.05g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.22g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.27g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.26g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.079mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.112mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.088mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.09mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.035mg | 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
23%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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