Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Boiled Broccoli VS French Beans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Broccoli	23%	9%	68%
French Beans	22%	5%	73%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Broccoli	French Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	5.47% 159kcal	53.6% 1556kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.9% 1.86g	9.45% 9.16g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.1% 0.36g	3.13% 1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	33.7% 0.54g	217% 3.47g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.36% 0.23g	11.8% 2g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	25% 32.6g	224% 291g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	8.7% 6.3g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	4.63% 3.36g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 2.22g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.36g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	39.4% 15g	301% 114g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	19.3% 10.8g	152% 85.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Broccoli	French Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	39% 349μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	24% 0.29mg	202% 2.43mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	43% 0.56mg	77% 1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	15.7% 2.5mg	59% 9.45mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	56% 2.8mg	71.6% 3.58mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	69.8% 0.91mg	140% 1.8mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	122% 490μg	452% 1810μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	327% 294mg	23% 21mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	44% 6.58mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	533% 640μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Broccoli	French Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	18% 181mg	84.4% 844mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	30.7% 0.28mg	222% 2mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.45% 18μg	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	38% 3.04mg	193% 15.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	22.7% 95mg	203% 853mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	38.3% 0.88mg	237% 5.44mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	43.4% 304mg	197% 1379mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	39% 1329mg	176% 5969mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	13% 7.26μg	106% 58.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	12.4% 186mg	5.44% 81.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	18.6% 2.04mg	78.3% 8.6mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 405g	1.32% 49g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Boiled Broccoli vs French Beans:

• Boiled and Drained Broccoli has more Vitamin A and 14.1 times more Vitamin C than Raw French Beans.
• While Raw French Beans contain 8.5 times more Vitamin B1, 1.8 times more Vitamin B2, 3.8 times more Vitamin B3, 1.3 times more Vitamin B5, 2 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Drained Broccoli.
• Both Boiled and Drained Broccoli as well as Raw French Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 1 lb.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Boiled Broccoli vs French Beans:

• Boiled and Drained Broccoli has 2.3 times more Sodium and 8.3 times more Water than Raw French Beans.
• While Raw French Beans contain 4.7 times more Calcium, 7.2 times more Copper, 5.1 times more Iron, 9 times more Magnesium, 6.2 times more Manganese, 4.5 times more Phosphorus, 4.5 times more Potassium, 8.1 times more Selenium and 4.2 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Broccoli.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• Raw French Beans contain 9.8 times more Energy, 4.9 times more Fat, 6.4 times more Omega 3, 8.7 times more Omega 6, 8.9 times more Carbohydrate, 7.6 times more Fiber and 7.9 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Broccoli.
• Both Boiled and Drained Broccoli as well as Raw French Beans have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 1 lb.