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Edamame vs. Broad beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edamame and Broad beans

  • Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, while Broad beans has more Vitamin C.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 63% higher.
  • Broad beans contain 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Edamame. Edamame contains 0.395mg of Vitamin B5, while Broad beans contain 0.066mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 5.4% 17% 56% 20% 13% 31% 5.3% 34% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.9%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +475%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +292.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%

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 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
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 66% 16% 0% 0% 32% 21% 23% 4% 6.7% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +498.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +436.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~270IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 ProteinProtein +148.1%
Contains more FatsFats +940%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.4%
Contains more WaterWater +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.303 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6310%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +611.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Broad beans Opinion
Calories 121kcal 62kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 4.8g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.5g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 19.8mg Broad beans
Net carbs 3.71g 6.5g Broad beans
Carbs 8.91g 10.1g Broad beans
Magnesium 64mg 31mg Edamame
Calcium 63mg 18mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 193mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 1.5mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Broad beans
Fiber 5.2g 3.6g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.06mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.47mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 73mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 41mg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 270IU Edamame
Vitamin A 15µg 14µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.261mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 1µg Broad beans
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.128mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.09mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 1.2mg Broad beans
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.066mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.029mg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Folate 311µg 58µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Broad beans
Choline 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.142g Broad beans
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.02g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.303g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.048mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.178mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.215mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.37mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.313mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.037mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.195mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.235mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.115mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Broad beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Edamame
16%
Broad beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
21%
Broad beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad beans
Broad beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.478g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients
  2. Broad beans - 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.