Peas vs. Broad beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between peas and broad beans
- Peas are richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin A, fiber, zinc, and phosphorus, yet broad beans are richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for peas is 3059% higher.
- Peas contain 7 times more vitamin B6 than broad beans. Peas contain 0.216mg of vitamin B6, while broad beans contain 0.029mg.
- Peas have a lower glycemic index than broad beans.
Food types used in this article are Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 | +25.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +188.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90% |
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 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231718.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +644.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +39.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.36 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
15.63 g
Water:
77.87 g
Other:
0.92 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
10.1 g
Water:
83.7 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.3% |
~equal in
Water
~83.7g
~equal in
Other
~0.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 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 | -72.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.02g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.066mg | 3059% |
| Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.029mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.173mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.525mg | 0.261mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.259mg | 0.128mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 3.6g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 0.47mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 73mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 19.8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.149mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.021mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 40µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 193mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 15.63g | 10.1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 63µg | 58µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.303g | 1% |
| Calories | 84kcal | 62kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 5.36g | 4.8g | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.41g | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.54mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.22g | 0.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.13g | 6.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.93g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.142g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.178mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.193mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.314mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.198mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 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
735%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Peas is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)