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Cereal vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cereal and Broad bean?

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Manganese, and Vitamin C in Cereal is higher than in Broad bean.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 513% more.
  • Broad bean contains 206 times less Vitamin B6 than Cereal. Cereal contains 5.986mg of Vitamin B6, while Broad bean contains 0.029mg.
  • Broad bean has less Sodium.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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 Iron +2170.7%
Contains more Zinc +1517%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +202.7%
Contains more Selenium +530%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Iron +2170.7%
Contains more Zinc +1517%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +202.7%
Contains more Selenium +530%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73

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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin A +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20541.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20541.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Carbs +759.9%
Contains more Other +147.8%
Contains more Water +2114.3%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Fats +116%
Contains more Carbs +759.9%
Contains more Other +147.8%
Contains more Water +2114.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 6.5g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 4.8g Cereal
Fats 1.08g 0.5g Cereal
Carbs 86.85g 10.1g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 62kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g Broad bean
Fiber 1.4g 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 10mg 18mg Broad bean
Iron 34.06mg 1.5mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 77mg 73mg Cereal
Potassium 105mg 193mg Broad bean
Sodium 795mg 41mg Broad bean
Zinc 7.6mg 0.47mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.06mg Cereal
Manganese 0.79mg 0.261mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 1µg Cereal
Vitamin A 2792IU 270IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 14µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cereal
Vitamin C 38.5mg 19.8mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.128mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.09mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 1.2mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.066mg Cereal
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.029mg Cereal
Folate 58µg Broad bean
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.048mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg 0.178mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.215mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg 0.37mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.13mg 0.037mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.195mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg 0.235mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg 0.115mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 0.02g Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 0.303g Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cereal Broad 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
393%
Cereal
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean
Broad bean contains less Sodium (difference - 754mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)

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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.