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Garden asparagus vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Garden asparagus and Broad bean

  • Garden asparagus has more Copper, and Iron, however, Broad bean is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Broad bean covers your daily Vitamin C needs 16% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Broad bean has 3 times less Copper than Garden asparagus. Garden asparagus has 0.189mg of Copper, while Broad bean has 0.06mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw 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.
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
7
:
3
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +215%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%
Equal in Potassium - 193
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +215%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%
Equal in Potassium - 193

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.
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
7
:
3
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Garden asparagus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Broad bean
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 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +11.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
1
:
4
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +160.3%
Contains more Other +55.2%
Garden asparagus
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Broad bean
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 Water +11.4%
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +160.3%
Contains more Other +55.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
1
:
2
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506%
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 6.5g Broad bean
Protein 2.2g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 0.12g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 3.88g 10.1g Broad bean
Calories 20kcal 62kcal Broad bean
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Broad bean
Fiber 2.1g 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 24mg 18mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 1.5mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 52mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 202mg 193mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 41mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.47mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.06mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 2.3µg 1µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 270IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 14µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.09mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.066mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.029mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.084mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.128mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.104mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.031mg 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.115mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.049mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.142g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.02g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus 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
29%
Garden asparagus
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. 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.