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Nopales vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nopales and Broad bean

  • Nopales have more Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Broad bean have more Folate, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Nopales' daily need coverage for Calcium is 15% more.
  • Nopales have 2 times more Manganese than Broad bean. Nopales have 0.457mg of Manganese, while Broad bean has 0.261mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nopales, 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.
Nopales
Nopales
5
:
5
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Calcium +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +67.7%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Manganese +75.1%
Contains more Iron +154.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.3%
Contains more Zinc +88%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Nopales
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
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 +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +67.7%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Manganese +75.1%
Contains more Iron +154.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +356.3%
Contains more Zinc +88%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
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.
Nopales
Nopales
5
:
5
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin A +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +1833.3%
Nopales
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +1833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nopales
Nopales
2
:
3
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Contains more Fats +455.6%
Contains more Carbs +203.3%
Nopales
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 +12.4%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Contains more Fats +455.6%
Contains more Carbs +203.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nopales
Nopales
1
:
2
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506%
Nopales
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 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 -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
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.
Nopales Broad bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 6.5g Broad bean
Protein 1.32g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 0.09g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 3.33g 10.1g Broad bean
Calories 16kcal 62kcal Broad bean
Sugar 1.15g Broad bean
Fiber 2.2g 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 164mg 18mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 52mg 31mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 257mg 193mg Nopales
Sodium 21mg 41mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.052mg 0.06mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.457mg 0.261mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 457IU 270IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 14µg Nopales
Vitamin C 9.3mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.066mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.029mg Nopales
Folate 3µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.04mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.077mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.059mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.015mg 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.059mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.025mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.142g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 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
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
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.
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.