Fava beans vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Fava beans and Arborio rice?
- Fava beans is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, yet Arborio rice is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
- Fava beans's daily need coverage for Copper is 21% higher.
- Fava beans has 10 times more Potassium than Arborio rice. Fava beans has 268mg of Potassium, while Arborio rice has 26mg.
We used Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+3500%
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Magnesium
+437.5%
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Phosphorus
+278.8%
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Potassium
+930.8%
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Zinc
+152.5%
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Copper
+259.7%
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Manganese
+17.9%
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Sodium
-100%
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Selenium
+188.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
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Calcium
+3500%
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Magnesium
+437.5%
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Phosphorus
+278.8%
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Potassium
+930.8%
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Zinc
+152.5%
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Copper
+259.7%
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Manganese
+17.9%
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Sodium
-100%
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Selenium
+188.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+456.3%
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Vitamin B6
+22%
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Folate
+76.3%
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Vitamin B1
+69.1%
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Vitamin B3
+110%
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Vitamin B5
+152.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+456.3%
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Vitamin B6
+22%
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Folate
+76.3%
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Vitamin B1
+69.1%
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Vitamin B3
+110%
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Vitamin B5
+152.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+222%
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Fats
+110.5%
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Other
+326.3%
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Carbs
+46.2%
Equal in Water - 68.53
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
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0.81 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
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Protein
+222%
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Fats
+110.5%
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+326.3%
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Carbs
+46.2%
Equal in Water - 68.53
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+36.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+228%
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Saturated Fat
-22.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.164 g
Saturated Fat:
0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+36.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+228%
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Saturated Fat
-22.7%
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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| Net carbs | 14.25g | 28.73g |
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| Protein | 7.6g | 2.36g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 0.19g |
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| Carbs | 19.65g | 28.73g |
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| Calories | 110kcal | 130kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.82g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 1mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 26mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.072mg |
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| Manganese | 0.421mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.164mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 1.493mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.059mg |
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| Folate | 104µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0.102mg |
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| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.085mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.056mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0.126mg |
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| Valine | 0.338mg | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0.056mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.066g | 0.051g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.079g | 0.058g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 0.05g |
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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
14%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fava beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fava beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arborio rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)