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 cover 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.
- Fava beans raw have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fava beans raw is 79, while the glycemic index of mothbeans raw is 30.
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.
Contains more CopperCopper | +19.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +63.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +98.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +61.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +185.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +53.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 25g | 100% | |
Folate | 423µg | 649µg | 57% |
Iron | 6.7mg | 10.85mg | 52% |
Magnesium | 192mg | 381mg | 45% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.333mg | 0.091mg | 19% |
Choline | 95.8mg | 17% | |
Copper | 0.824mg | 0.688mg | 15% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.976mg | 1.535mg | 11% |
Zinc | 3.14mg | 1.92mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 421mg | 489mg | 10% |
Manganese | 1.626mg | 1.82mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
Protein | 26.12g | 22.94g | 6% |
Calcium | 103mg | 150mg | 5% |
Potassium | 1062mg | 1191mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 4mg | 3% |
Sodium | 13mg | 30mg | 1% |
Carbs | 58.29g | 61.52g | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.254g | 0.364g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.627g | 0.75g | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.555mg | 0.562mg | 1% |
Calories | 341kcal | 343kcal | 0% |
Fats | 1.53g | 1.61g | 0% |
Net carbs | 33.29g | 61.52g | N/A |
Sugar | 5.7g | N/A | |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 8.2µg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.832mg | 2.8mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.366mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.303g | 0.129g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.053mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.964mg | 1.541mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.671mg | 1.248mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.213mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.103mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.161mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.664mg | 0.771mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.12 g
Fats:
1.53 g
Carbs:
58.29 g
Water:
10.98 g
Other:
3.08 g
Protein:
22.94 g
Fats:
1.61 g
Carbs:
61.52 g
Water:
9.68 g
Other:
4.25 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +38% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.61g
~equal in
Carbs
~61.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.254 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.303 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.627 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.364 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.75 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.6% |