Onion vs. Broad beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between onions and broad beans
- Onions have more vitamin B6, while broad beans have more iron, vitamin C, folate, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin A.
- Broad beans' daily need coverage for iron is 16% higher.
- Broad beans contain 4 times less vitamin B6 than onions. Onions contain 0.12mg of vitamin B6, while broad beans contain 0.029mg.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions is 15, while the glycemic index of broad beans is 79.
The food types used in this comparison are Onions, 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 CalciumCalcium | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +210% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +614.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +176.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +934.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +205.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
10.1 g
Water:
83.7 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +336.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~10.1g
~equal in
Water
~83.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 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 | -70.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1682.4% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.5mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 19.8mg | 14% |
| Folate | 19µg | 58µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.128mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 4.8g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.261mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 73mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.303g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.5g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 40kcal | 62kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 193mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 10.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 6.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.142g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
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.