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Potato vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato and Broad bean

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Broad bean is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Potato covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 22% more than Broad bean.
  • Potato has 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Broad bean. While Potato has 0.376mg of Vitamin B5, Broad bean has only 0.066mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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.
Potato
Potato
3
:
7
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Potassium +177.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Copper +96.7%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Manganese +19.2%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Potassium +177.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Copper +96.7%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Manganese +19.2%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73

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.
Potato
Potato
5
:
5
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +972.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +107.1%
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +972.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +107.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
2
:
3
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Fats +284.6%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Potato
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Fats +284.6%
Contains more Water +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
1
:
2
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.6%
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 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 -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato Broad bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 6.5g Potato
Protein 2.5g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 0.13g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 21.15g 10.1g Potato
Calories 93kcal 62kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Broad bean
Fiber 2.2g 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 15mg 18mg Broad bean
Iron 1.08mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 28mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 70mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 535mg 193mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 41mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.118mg 0.06mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 0.4µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 10IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 1.2mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.066mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.029mg Potato
Folate 28µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.081mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.119mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.13mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.038mg 0.037mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.125mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.042mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.142g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.02g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.