Green beans vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Green beans and Nopales?
- Green beans are richer in Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Nopales are richer in Calcium, Magnesium, and Manganese.
- Green beans' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 36% higher.
- Green beans have 11 times more Folate than Nopales. Green beans have 33µg of Folate, while Nopales have 3µg.
- Nopales contain less Sugar.
We used Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Nopales, 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +188.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +272.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +803.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +211.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.2% |
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Water
~94.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +63.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 35kcal | 16kcal |
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| Protein | 1.89g | 1.32g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 9.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.68g | 1.13g |
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| Carbs | 7.88g | 3.33g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 52mg |
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| Calcium | 44mg | 164mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 257mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.59mg |
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| Sugar | 3.63g | 1.15g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.25mg | |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin A | 633IU | 457IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.285mg | 0.457mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.614mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.074mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin K | 47.9µg | 5.3µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 16.9mg | 7.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.018g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.082mg | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.069mg | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.116mg | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.059mg |
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| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.015mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.093mg | 0.059mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.025mg |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)