Broccoli vs Green Beans – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing broccoli to green beans, we picked the broccoli.
Why?
Both are great! But…
In terms of macros, broccoli has more protein (surprising to beat a plant that has “beans” in the name for this, but it is as it is), while the green beans have more carbs, and the two plants have equal fiber, so we call that a win for broccoli.
In the category of vitamins, broccoli has more of vitamins A, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, E, and K, while green beans have more vitamin B1, so that’s an overwhelming win for broccoli in this round.
Looking at minerals next, broccoli has more calcium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while green beans have more iron and manganese, yielding a 5:2 win for broccoli here.
In other considerations, broccoli also has sulforaphane (see the “learn more” section below), which is another point in its favor.
Adding up the sections makes for a very clear overall win for broccoli, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
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