Broccoli vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broccoli and beans different?
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and iron; however, beans are richer in copper, fiber, zinc, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 96% higher.
- Broccoli contains 127 times more vitamin K than beans. While broccoli contains 101.6µg of vitamin K, beans contain only 0.8µg.
Broccoli, raw and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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 IronIron | +151.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +320.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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 CVitamin C | +2777.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +487.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +64.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +23% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +208.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +218.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +352.6% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 4.8g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 3.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 14.99g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 20.49g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 296mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.29mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 7.78g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 5.5g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.206mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 104mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 106IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 4.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 24µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 30.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.103g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.035g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.172g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories 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
61%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
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.