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Fava beans vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fava beans and Semolina different?

  • Fava beans is higher in Folate, Fiber, and Iron, however, Semolina is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Semolina is 31% higher.
  • Fava beans contains 13 times more Folate than Semolina. While Fava beans contains 104µg of Folate, Semolina contains only 8µg.

Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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.
Fava beans
Fava beans
3
:
7
Semolina
Semolina
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +54%
Contains more Calcium +97.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Manganese +145.8%
Contains more Selenium +665.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.02
Equal in Copper - 0.284
Fava beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 57% 31% 54% 24% 1% 28% 87% 55% 15%
Semolina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +54%
Contains more Calcium +97.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Manganese +145.8%
Contains more Selenium +665.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.02
Equal in Copper - 0.284

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.
Fava beans
Fava beans
5
:
5
Semolina
Semolina
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +527.8%
Fava beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 25% 21% 14% 10% 17% 78% 0% 8%
Semolina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +527.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fava beans
Fava beans
3
:
2
Semolina
Semolina
Contains more Water +625.6%
Contains more Other +14.1%
Contains more Fats +157.5%
Contains more Carbs +311.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.51
Fava beans
8% 20% 72%
Protein: 7.6 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 19.65 g
Water: 71.54 g
Other: 0.81 g
Semolina
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Water +625.6%
Contains more Other +14.1%
Contains more Fats +157.5%
Contains more Carbs +311.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fava beans
Fava beans
1
:
2
Semolina
Semolina
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.3%
Fava beans
21% 26% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.164 g
Semolina
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fava beans Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 14.25g 79.09g Semolina
Protein 7.6g 7.51g Fava beans
Fats 0.4g 1.03g Semolina
Carbs 19.65g 80.89g Semolina
Calories 110kcal 374kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 1.82g 0.33g Semolina
Fiber 5.4g 1.8g Fava beans
Calcium 36mg 71mg Semolina
Iron 1.5mg 0.74mg Fava beans
Magnesium 43mg 27mg Fava beans
Phosphorus 125mg 153mg Semolina
Potassium 268mg 174mg Fava beans
Sodium 5mg 2mg Semolina
Zinc 1.01mg 1.02mg Semolina
Copper 0.259mg 0.284mg Semolina
Manganese 0.421mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 2.6µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Fava beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Fava beans
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.03mg Semolina
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fava beans
Vitamin B1 0.097mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.089mg 0.05mg Fava beans
Vitamin B3 0.711mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.157mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.452mg Semolina
Folate 104µg 8µg Fava beans
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0.1µg Fava beans
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0.27mg 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.306mg 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0.572mg 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0.486mg 0.215mg Fava beans
Methionine 0.062mg 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.321mg 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0.338mg 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0.193mg 0.185mg Fava beans
Saturated Fat 0.066g 0.294g Fava beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 0.258g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.164g 0.322g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fava beans Semolina
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
14%
Fava beans
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fava beans
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Fava beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173753/nutrients
  2. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.