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Salsify vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salsify and Green bean

  • Salsify has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Green bean has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Green bean's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 40% higher.
  • Green bean contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Salsify. Salsify contains 0.218mg of Vitamin B6, while Green bean contains 0.056mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beans, snap, green, 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.
Salsify
Salsify
6
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3
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Phosphorus +93.1%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Salsify
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.1%
Contains more Potassium +93.8%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
Salsify
Salsify
3
:
7
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.6%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +15866.7%
Salsify
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.6%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +15866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsify
Salsify
3
:
2
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Equal in Other - 0.73
Salsify
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Equal in Other - 0.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsify
Salsify
1
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2
Green bean
Green bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.9%
Salsify
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 4.68g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 1.89g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.28g Green bean
Carbs 15.36g 7.88g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 35kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g 3.63g Salsify
Fiber 3.1g 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 47mg 44mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 0.65mg Green bean
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 56mg 29mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 146mg Salsify
Sodium 16mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.3mg 0.25mg Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.057mg Salsify
Manganese 0.21mg 0.285mg Green bean
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Salsify
Vitamin A 0IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 4.6mg 9.7mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.074mg Green bean
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.097mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.614mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.074mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.056mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 33µg Green bean
Vitamin K 0.3µg 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg Green bean
Threonine 0.082mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg Green bean
Leucine 0.116mg Green bean
Lysine 0.091mg Green bean
Methionine 0.023mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Green bean
Valine 0.093mg Green bean
Histidine 0.035mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.064g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.011g Green bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.145g Green bean

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Green 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
13%
Salsify
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean
Green 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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/nutrients
  2. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.