Adzuki bean vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between adzuki bean and fava beans
- Fava beans have less potassium, fiber, zinc, manganese, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Fava beans contain 3 times less vitamin B5 than adzuki bean. Adzuki bean contains 0.43mg of vitamin B5, while fava beans contain 0.157mg.
- The glycemic index of fava beans is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.52 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
24.77 g
Water:
66.29 g
Other:
1.32 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.6g
~equal in
Water
~71.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.021 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +777.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +681% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Potassium | 532mg | 268mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 5.4g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.77mg | 1.01mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.573mg | 0.421mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.5mg | 6% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 125mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.157mg | 5% |
| Folate | 121µg | 104µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.298mg | 0.259mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 24.77g | 19.65g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.089mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.021g | 0.164g | 1% |
| Calories | 128kcal | 110kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.52g | 7.6g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.47g | 14.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.717mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.066g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.255mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.3mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.632mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.387mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.198mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean 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.