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Flour vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between flour and broad bean raw

  • Flour has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate; however, broad bean raw has more vitamin K, copper, fiber, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for flour is 60% higher.
  • Broad bean raw has 6 times less vitamin B1 than flour. Flour has 0.785mg of vitamin B1, while broad bean raw has 0.133mg.

Food types used in this article are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Beans, fava, in pod, raw.

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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.
Flour
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 9.4% 174% 48% 19% 46% 0.26% 89% 185%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Contains more IronIron +199.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4137.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +210.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.661mg

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.
Flour
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 196% 114% 111% 26% 10% 0% 0.75% 137% 5.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +490.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13533.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flour
3
10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 g
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +34.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +332.8%
Contains more WaterWater +509.1%
Contains more OtherOther +143.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flour
1
24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.413 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flour Broad bean raw DV% diff.
Selenium 33.9µg 0.8µg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.785mg 0.133mg 54%
Iron 4.64mg 1.55mg 39%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 40.9µg 34%
Copper 0.144mg 0.402mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.904mg 2.249mg 23%
Carbs 76.31g 17.63g 20%
Fiber 2.7g 7.5g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.494mg 0.29mg 16%
Calories 364kcal 88kcal 14%
Folate 183µg 148µg 9%
Potassium 107mg 332mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.16mg 7%
Protein 10.33g 7.92g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.104mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0.225mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg 4%
Zinc 0.7mg 1mg 3%
Phosphorus 108mg 129mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 33mg 3%
Calcium 15mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Manganese 0.682mg 0.661mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 25mg 1%
Fats 0.98g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 73.61g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 9.21g N/A
Saturated fat 0.155g 0.118g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 0.104g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.413g 0.342g 0%
Tryptophan 0.127mg 0%
Threonine 0.281mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.357mg 0%
Leucine 0.71mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.415mg 0%
Histidine 0.23mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flour Broad bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
46%
Flour
33%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Flour
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flour
Flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw 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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/nutrients
  2. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.