Beetroot vs. Broad beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beetroot and broad beans different?
- Beetroot is higher in folate; however, broad beans are richer in vitamin C, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broad beans is 17% higher.
- Beetroot contains 2 times more folate than broad beans. While beetroot contains 109µg of folate, broad beans contain only 58µg.
- Beetroot has a lower glycemic index (64) than broad beans (79).
Beets, raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +68.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +131% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +304.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +312.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +259.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
10.1 g
Water:
83.7 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +198.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +194.1% |
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Carbs
~10.1g
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Water
~83.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.303 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +405% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 19.8mg | 17% |
| Folate | 109µg | 58µg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.128mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 4.8g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 73mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 193mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.029mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.6g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.261mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.303g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.142g | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 62kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 10.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 6.5g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.115mg | 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
12%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad beans contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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