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Cocoa bean vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa bean and Broad bean raw different?

  • Cocoa bean is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Broad bean raw is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa bean is 356% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains 66 times more Saturated Fat than Broad bean raw. While Cocoa bean contains 7.76g of Saturated Fat, Broad bean raw contains only 0.118g.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Beans, fava, in pod, raw are the varieties used 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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +901.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1342.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +464.3%
Contains more Potassium +655.7%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +537%
Contains more Copper +797.3%
Contains more Manganese +465.4%
Contains more Selenium +1550%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 59% 24% 56% 30% 4% 28% 134% 87% 5%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +901.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1342.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +464.3%
Contains more Potassium +655.7%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +537%
Contains more Copper +797.3%
Contains more Manganese +465.4%
Contains more Selenium +1550%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1060%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1604.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.249
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 24% 0% 13% 34% 67% 43% 14% 24% 111% 0% 103%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1060%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1604.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +128.5%
Contains more Fats +1694.5%
Contains more Carbs +230.7%
Contains more Other +596.4%
Contains more Water +2588.9%
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 Protein +128.5%
Contains more Fats +1694.5%
Contains more Carbs +230.7%
Contains more Other +596.4%
Contains more Water +2588.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4121.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4121.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Broad bean raw Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 10.13g Cocoa bean
Protein 18.1g 7.92g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 0.73g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.3g 17.63g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 88kcal Cocoa bean
Sugar 1.76g 9.21g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 7.5g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 37mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 1.55mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 33mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 129mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 332mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 25mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 1mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.402mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0.661mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 0.8µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 333IU Broad bean raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.16mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.133mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.29mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 2.249mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.225mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.104mg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 148µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin K 2.4µg 40.9µg Broad bean raw
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 0.118g Broad bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.104g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.342g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Broad bean raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Cocoa bean
37%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.642g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.