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Green bean vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Green bean and Corn

  • Green bean has more Vitamin K, and Manganese, while Corn has more Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Green bean's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 40% higher.
  • Corn contains 15 times less Calcium than Green bean. Green bean contains 44mg of Calcium, while Corn contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +1366.7%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +70.7%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains more Zinc +148%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1366.7%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +70.7%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains more Zinc +148%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin A +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.2%
Contains more Folate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +11875%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +970.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.2%
Contains more Folate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +11875%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +970.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +80.4%
Contains more Fats +435.7%
Contains more Carbs +166.2%
Equal in Other - 0.7
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +80.4%
Contains more Fats +435.7%
Contains more Carbs +166.2%
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.9%
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Corn Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 18.58g Corn
Protein 1.89g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.28g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 7.88g 20.98g Corn
Calories 35kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 3.63g 4.54g Green bean
Fiber 3.2g 2.4g Green bean
Calcium 44mg 3mg Green bean
Iron 0.65mg 0.45mg Green bean
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Corn
Phosphorus 29mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 146mg 218mg Corn
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.25mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.057mg 0.049mg Green bean
Manganese 0.285mg 0.167mg Green bean
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 633IU 263IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 13µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.09mg Green bean
Vitamin C 9.7mg 5.5mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.057mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.139mg Corn
Folate 33µg 23µg Green bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg 0.4µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.082mg 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.116mg 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.091mg 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.023mg 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.093mg 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.035mg 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.197g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Green bean Corn
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
24%
Green bean
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn
Corn is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/nutrients
  2. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.