Broccoli vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between broccoli and green beans
- The amount of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, folate, and phosphorus in broccoli is higher than in green beans.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 88% more than green beans.
- Broccoli contains 8 times more vitamin B5 than green beans. While broccoli contains 0.573mg of vitamin B5, green beans contain only 0.074mg.
- The amount of sugar in broccoli is lower.
- Green beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of green beans is 20, while the glycemic index of broccoli is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, raw and Beans, snap, green, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
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 | +819.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +674.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.7% |
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Water
~89.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.011g
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 9.7mg | 88% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 47.9µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.074mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.056mg | 9% |
| Folate | 63µg | 33µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 29mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 146mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.285mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 1.89g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.145g | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 35kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 7.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 4.68g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 32µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 16.9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
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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
59%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)