Chickpeas vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chickpeas and fava beans
- The amount of manganese, iron, folate, copper, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and polyunsaturated fat in chickpeas is higher than in fava beans.
- Chickpeas cover your daily manganese needs 26% more than fava beans.
- Fava beans have 7 times less polyunsaturated fat than chickpeas. Chickpeas have 1.156g of polyunsaturated fat, while fava beans have 0.164g.
- Fava beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fava beans is 79, while the glycemic index of chickpeas is 36.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), 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 | +11.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +37.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
2.59 g
Carbs:
27.42 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
0.92 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +547.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.269 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.156 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +638% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +604.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.421mg | 26% |
| Folate | 172µg | 104µg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.89mg | 1.5mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.352mg | 0.259mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 5.4g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.156g | 0.164g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 125mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.53mg | 1.01mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 110kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 7.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.286mg | 0.157mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 27.42g | 19.65g | 3% |
| Fats | 2.59g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.089mg | 2% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 30.6mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 3.7µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.269g | 0.066g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.079g | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 268mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.526mg | 0.711mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.82g | 14.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 1.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.329mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.38mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.631mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.593mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.475mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.372mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.244mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
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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
21%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fava beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)