Nopales vs. Broad beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between nopales and broad beans
- Nopales have more calcium, manganese, and magnesium; however, broad beans 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 beans. Nopales have 0.457mg of manganese, while broad beans have 0.261mg.
- Broad beans have a higher glycemic index than nopales.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +67.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +811.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +154.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +356.3% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +192.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1833.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
10.1 g
Water:
83.7 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +263.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +455.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.303 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 164mg | 18mg | 15% |
| Folate | 3µg | 58µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 19.8mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 1.5mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.128mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.261mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 73mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 4.8g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.6g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.029mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.303g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 62kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 193mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 10.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.142g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 6.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
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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
8%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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