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Broccoli vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broccoli and Green bean

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Phosphorus in Broccoli is higher than in Green bean.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 88% more than Green bean.
  • Broccoli contains 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Green bean. While Broccoli contains 0.573mg of Vitamin B5, Green bean contains only 0.074mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Broccoli is lower.

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
7
:
3
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +116.4%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +116.4%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Equal in Calcium - 44

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
8
:
2
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Vitamin E +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +819.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +674.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 633
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.614
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Green bean
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +819.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +674.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 633
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.614

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
4
:
1
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Equal in Water - 89.22
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Equal in Water - 89.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
1
Green bean
Green bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Green bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 4.68g Green bean
Protein 2.82g 1.89g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.28g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 7.88g Green bean
Calories 34kcal 35kcal Green bean
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 3.63g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 47mg 44mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.65mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 29mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 146mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.41mg 0.25mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.057mg Green bean
Manganese 0.21mg 0.285mg Green bean
Selenium 2.5µg 0.2µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.46mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 9.7mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.074mg Green bean
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.097mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.614mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.074mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.056mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 33µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 47.9µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.082mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.069mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.116mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.091mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.023mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.069mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.093mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.035mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.064g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.011g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Green bean
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
65%
Broccoli
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.