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Potato wedges vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato wedges and Broad bean different?

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Broad bean is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 25% higher.
  • Potato wedges contain 73 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Broad bean. While Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Broad bean contains only 0.02g.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 wedges
Potato wedges
2
:
8
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.1%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Potato wedges
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.1%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Zinc +27%

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 wedges
Potato wedges
2
:
6
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1106.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Potato wedges
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
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 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1106.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato wedges
Potato wedges
3
:
2
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Carbs +152.5%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Potato wedges
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 Fats +340%
Contains more Carbs +152.5%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Water +22.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato wedges
Potato wedges
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:
2
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7155%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.1%
Potato wedges
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7155%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 6.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 2.2g 0.5g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 10.1g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 62kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Broad bean
Fiber 2g 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 15mg 18mg Broad bean
Iron 0.7mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 19mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 87mg 73mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 193mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 41mg Broad bean
Zinc 0.37mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.06mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 0IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.029mg Potato wedges
Folate 58µg Broad bean
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.02g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean
Broad bean contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.408g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.