Cranberry beans vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between cranberry beans and fava beans
- The amount of folate, fiber, vitamin B1, and iron in cranberry beans is higher than in fava beans.
- Cranberry beans covers your daily need for folate, 26% more than fava beans.
- Cranberry beans contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than fava beans. While cranberry beans contains 0.21mg of vitamin B1, fava beans contain only 0.097mg.
- Cranberry beans has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cranberry beans is 35, while the glycemic index of fava beans is 79.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +16.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +116.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +99% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
24.46 g
Water:
64.65 g
Other:
1.09 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.199 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Folate | 207µg | 104µg | 26% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 5.4g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.097mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.09mg | 1.5mg | 7% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 387mg | 268mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.259mg | 3% |
| Protein | 9.34g | 7.6g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.37mg | 0.421mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 24.46g | 19.65g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.157mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.089mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.515mg | 0.711mg | 1% |
| Calories | 136kcal | 110kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.01mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.46g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.86g | 14.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 0.066g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.199g | 0.164g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.412mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.746mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.641mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.505mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.26mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
20%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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.