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Chinese broccoli vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chinese broccoli and broad bean raw

  • Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A; however, broad bean raw has more copper, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, iron, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Broad bean raw's daily need coverage for copper is 38% more.
  • Chinese broccoli has 8 times more vitamin C than broad bean raw. Chinese broccoli has 28.2mg of vitamin C, while broad bean raw has 3.7mg.
  • Broad bean raw has a higher glycemic index than chinese broccoli.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Beans, fava, in pod, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.2%
Contains more IronIron +176.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +559%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +662.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +49.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +594.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +362.7%
Contains more OtherOther +41.8%
~equal in Fats ~0.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.118g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.342g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Broad bean raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.061mg 0.402mg 38%
Vitamin K 84.8µg 40.9µg 37%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 3.7mg 27%
Fiber 2.5g 7.5g 20%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.661mg 17%
Protein 1.14g 7.92g 14%
Phosphorus 41mg 129mg 13%
Folate 99µg 148µg 12%
Iron 0.56mg 1.55mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 2.249mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.29mg 11%
Vitamin A 82µg 17µg 7%
Calcium 100mg 37mg 6%
Zinc 0.39mg 1mg 6%
Carbs 3.81g 17.63g 5%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 1.16mg 5%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 33mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.104mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.133mg 3%
Calories 22kcal 88kcal 3%
Potassium 261mg 332mg 2%
Sodium 7mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.225mg 1%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.8µg 1%
Fats 0.72g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 1.31g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 0.84g 9.21g N/A
Saturated fat 0.11g 0.118g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.104g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.342g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Broad bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
40%
Chinese broccoli
33%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw 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.

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.