Carrot vs. Broad beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between carrots and broad beans
- Carrots have more vitamin A and vitamin B6; however, broad beans are higher in vitamin C, iron, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 329% more than broad beans.
- Carrots have 5 times more vitamin B6 than broad beans. While carrots have 0.138mg of vitamin B6, broad beans have only 0.029mg.
- The glycemic index of broad beans is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carrots, raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, 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 CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +158.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 | +5864.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +313.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +235.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +205.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
10.1 g
Water:
83.7 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +416.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.3% |
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Carbs
~10.1g
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Water
~83.7g
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Other
~0.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 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 | -73.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 14µg | 91% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.5mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 19.8mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 58µg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 4.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.029mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.261mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 73mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.128mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 193mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.303g | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 62kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.5g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 10.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 6.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.142g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.115mg | 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
35%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad beans contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.