Fava beans vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fava beans and Baked beans different?
- Fava beans is richer in Folate, Copper, and Manganese, while Baked beans are higher in Iron, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Baked beans covers your daily need of Sodium 18% more than Fava beans.
- Fava beans contains 2 times more Folate than Baked beans. Fava beans contains 104µg of Folate, while Baked beans contain 48µg.
- Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat.
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, baked, home prepared types were used in this article.
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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 | +62.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +119.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1187.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +209.9% |
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Water
~65.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +351.2% |
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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| Calories | 110kcal | 155kcal |
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| Protein | 7.6g | 5.54g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 5.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.25g | 16.13g |
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| Carbs | 19.65g | 21.63g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 43mg | |
| Calcium | 36mg | 61mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 358mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.99mg |
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| Sugar | 1.82g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 5.5g |
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| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.159mg |
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| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 109mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 422mg |
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| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.421mg | 0.255mg |
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.136mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 0.408mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 104µg | 48µg |
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| Choline | 30.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.066g | 1.948g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.079g | 2.133g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 0.74g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.067mg |
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| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0.228mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0.428mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.379mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.086mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0.287mg |
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| Valine | 0.338mg | 0.282mg |
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| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0.153mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fava beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.882g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fava beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.