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Fava beans raw vs. Mothbeans raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fava beans raw and Mothbeans raw

  • Fava beans raw have more Vitamin B2, Copper, and Zinc, however, Mothbeans raw are richer in Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Mothbeans raw covers your daily Folate needs 57% more than Fava beans raw.
  • Mothbeans raw have 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Fava beans raw. Fava beans raw have 0.333mg of Vitamin B2, while Mothbeans raw have 0.091mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw and Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw.

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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 raw
Fava beans raw
3
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6
Mothbeans raw
Mothbeans raw
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Zinc +63.5%
Contains more Copper +19.8%
Contains more Calcium +45.6%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains more Magnesium +98.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.9%
Equal in Selenium - 8.2
Fava beans raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 252% 138% 181% 94% 2% 86% 275% 213% 45%
Mothbeans raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 407% 273% 210% 106% 4% 53% 230% 238% 45%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Zinc +63.5%
Contains more Copper +19.8%
Contains more Calcium +45.6%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains more Magnesium +98.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.9%
Equal in Selenium - 8.2

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 raw
Fava beans raw
5
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4
Mothbeans raw
Mothbeans raw
Contains more Vitamin A +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Folate +53.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.562
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.8
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.366
Fava beans raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 1% 0% 5% 139% 77% 54% 59% 85% 318% 0% 23%
Mothbeans raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 14% 141% 21% 53% 93% 85% 487% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Folate +53.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.562
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.8
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.366

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fava beans raw
Fava beans raw
2
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3
Mothbeans raw
Mothbeans raw
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +38%
Equal in Fats - 1.61
Equal in Carbs - 61.52
Fava beans raw
26% 58% 11% 3%
Protein: 26.12 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 58.29 g
Water: 10.98 g
Other: 3.08 g
Mothbeans raw
23% 62% 10% 4%
Protein: 22.94 g
Fats: 1.61 g
Carbs: 61.52 g
Water: 9.68 g
Other: 4.25 g
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +38%
Equal in Fats - 1.61
Equal in Carbs - 61.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fava beans raw
Fava beans raw
2
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1
Mothbeans raw
Mothbeans raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Fava beans raw
21% 26% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.254 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.303 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.627 g
Mothbeans raw
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.364 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.75 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%

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 raw Mothbeans raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fava beans raw Mothbeans raw Opinion
Net carbs 33.29g 61.52g Mothbeans raw
Protein 26.12g 22.94g Fava beans raw
Fats 1.53g 1.61g Mothbeans raw
Carbs 58.29g 61.52g Mothbeans raw
Calories 341kcal 343kcal Mothbeans raw
Sugar 5.7g Mothbeans raw
Fiber 25g Fava beans raw
Calcium 103mg 150mg Mothbeans raw
Iron 6.7mg 10.85mg Mothbeans raw
Magnesium 192mg 381mg Mothbeans raw
Phosphorus 421mg 489mg Mothbeans raw
Potassium 1062mg 1191mg Mothbeans raw
Sodium 13mg 30mg Fava beans raw
Zinc 3.14mg 1.92mg Fava beans raw
Copper 0.824mg 0.688mg Fava beans raw
Manganese 1.626mg 1.82mg Mothbeans raw
Selenium 8.2µg 8.2µg
Vitamin A 53IU 32IU Fava beans raw
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Fava beans raw
Vitamin E 0.05mg Fava beans raw
Vitamin C 1.4mg 4mg Mothbeans raw
Vitamin B1 0.555mg 0.562mg Mothbeans raw
Vitamin B2 0.333mg 0.091mg Fava beans raw
Vitamin B3 2.832mg 2.8mg Fava beans raw
Vitamin B5 0.976mg 1.535mg Mothbeans raw
Vitamin B6 0.366mg 0.366mg
Folate 423µg 649µg Mothbeans raw
Vitamin K 9µg Fava beans raw
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.147mg Fava beans raw
Threonine 0.928mg Fava beans raw
Isoleucine 1.053mg 1.138mg Mothbeans raw
Leucine 1.964mg 1.541mg Fava beans raw
Lysine 1.671mg 1.248mg Fava beans raw
Methionine 0.213mg 0.22mg Mothbeans raw
Phenylalanine 1.103mg 1.028mg Fava beans raw
Valine 1.161mg 0.734mg Fava beans raw
Histidine 0.664mg 0.771mg Mothbeans raw
Saturated Fat 0.254g 0.364g Fava beans raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.303g 0.129g Fava beans raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.627g 0.75g Mothbeans raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fava beans raw Mothbeans raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Fava beans raw
74%
Mothbeans raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Fava beans raw
161%
Mothbeans raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans raw
Mothbeans raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans raw
Mothbeans raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans raw
Mothbeans raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans raw
Fava beans raw contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans raw
Fava beans raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175205/nutrients
  2. Mothbeans raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172425/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.