Dates vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between dates and broad bean raw
- Dates have more potassium and vitamin B5; however, broad bean raw is richer in folate, vitamin K, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin B1.
- Broad bean raw covers your daily folate needs 32% more than dates.
- Broad bean raw has 3 times less vitamin B5 than dates. Dates have 0.589mg of vitamin B5, while broad bean raw has 0.225mg.
- Broad bean raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broad bean raw is 79, while the glycemic index of dates is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
Contains more IronIron | +52% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +95.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +244.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +161.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +825% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2220% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +339.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1414.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +678.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
7.92 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
17.63 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.12 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +325.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +87.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +253.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.019 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.342 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +188.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1700% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Folate | 19µg | 148µg | 32% |
Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 40.9µg | 32% |
Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
Copper | 0.206mg | 0.402mg | 22% |
Carbs | 75.03g | 17.63g | 19% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.29mg | 17% |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.661mg | 17% |
Protein | 2.45g | 7.92g | 11% |
Phosphorus | 62mg | 129mg | 10% |
Calories | 282kcal | 88kcal | 10% |
Potassium | 656mg | 332mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.133mg | 7% |
Iron | 1.02mg | 1.55mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.225mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 2.249mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.29mg | 1mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.104mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
Selenium | 3µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
Fiber | 8g | 7.5g | 2% |
Magnesium | 43mg | 33mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.342g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
Fats | 0.39g | 0.73g | 1% |
Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
Sodium | 2mg | 25mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 67.03g | 10.13g | N/A |
Calcium | 39mg | 37mg | 0% |
Sugar | 63.35g | 9.21g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.118g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.104g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.032mg | 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
12%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%

43%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Broad bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.14g)
Which food is cheaper?

Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Broad bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.