Ginger vs. Broad beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ginger and broad beans
- Ginger is higher in copper, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet broad beans are higher in vitamin C, folate, iron, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Ginger covers your daily copper needs 18% more than broad beans.
- Ginger contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than broad beans. While ginger contains 0.16mg of vitamin B6, broad beans contain only 0.029mg.
- The glycemic index of ginger is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Ginger root, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +207.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +451.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +296% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +412% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +427.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
10.1 g
Water:
83.7 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +163.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
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Water
~83.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
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 | +670% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.06mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 19.8mg | 16% |
| Folate | 11µg | 58µg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.5mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.029mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.128mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 193mg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 4.8g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.6g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 73mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 10.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 1.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.303g | 1% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 62kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 6.5g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.142g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad beans 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.