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Ginger vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ginger and Broad bean

  • Ginger is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Broad bean is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Ginger covers your daily Copper needs 18% more than Broad bean.
  • Ginger contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Broad bean. While Ginger contains 0.16mg of Vitamin B6, Broad bean contains only 0.029mg.

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 Magnesium +38.7%
Contains more Potassium +115%
Contains less Sodium -68.3%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.7%
Contains more Potassium +115%
Contains less Sodium -68.3%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Ginger
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +451.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +296%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Folate +427.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
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 B5 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +451.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +296%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Folate +427.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +75.9%
Contains more Protein +163.7%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Equal in Water - 83.7
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +75.9%
Contains more Protein +163.7%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Equal in Water - 83.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +670%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.8%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +670%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Ginger Broad bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 6.5g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 0.75g 0.5g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 10.1g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 62kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Broad bean
Fiber 2g 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 16mg 18mg Broad bean
Iron 0.6mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 43mg 31mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 415mg 193mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 41mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.226mg 0.06mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 0IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.066mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.029mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.036mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.074mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.057mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.013mg 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.073mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.03mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.02g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean 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.

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.