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Fava beans vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fava beans and Black turtle bean

  • The amount of Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E in Black turtle bean is higher than in Fava beans.
  • Black turtle bean covers your daily Iron needs 17% more than Fava beans.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, black turtle, 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.
Fava beans
Fava beans
3
:
7
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Zinc +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +28.7%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.8%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Magnesium +14%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Copper - 0.269
Fava beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 57% 31% 54% 24% 1% 28% 87% 55% 15%
Black turtle bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 107% 35% 66% 39% 1% 21% 90% 43% 7%
Contains more Zinc +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +28.7%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.8%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Magnesium +14%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Copper - 0.269

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
Fava beans
5
:
5
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.077
Fava beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 25% 21% 14% 10% 17% 78% 0% 8%
Black turtle bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 18% 0% 0% 57% 13% 10% 16% 18% 65% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.077

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fava beans
Fava beans
2
:
3
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Other +70.4%
Equal in Protein - 8.18
Equal in Water - 65.74
Fava beans
8% 20% 72%
Protein: 7.6 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 19.65 g
Water: 71.54 g
Other: 0.81 g
Black turtle bean
8% 24% 66%
Protein: 8.18 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 24.35 g
Water: 65.74 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Other +70.4%
Equal in Protein - 8.18
Equal in Water - 65.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fava beans
Fava beans
3
:
0
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.149
Fava beans
21% 26% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.164 g
Black turtle bean
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.149 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.149

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 Black turtle bean
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fava beans Black turtle bean Opinion
Net carbs 14.25g 16.05g Black turtle bean
Protein 7.6g 8.18g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.4g 0.35g Fava beans
Carbs 19.65g 24.35g Black turtle bean
Calories 110kcal 130kcal Black turtle bean
Sugar 1.82g 0.32g Black turtle bean
Fiber 5.4g 8.3g Black turtle bean
Calcium 36mg 55mg Black turtle bean
Iron 1.5mg 2.85mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 43mg 49mg Black turtle bean
Phosphorus 125mg 152mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 268mg 433mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 5mg 3mg Black turtle bean
Zinc 1.01mg 0.76mg Fava beans
Copper 0.259mg 0.269mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 0.421mg 0.327mg Fava beans
Selenium 2.6µg 1.2µg Fava beans
Vitamin A 15IU 6IU Fava beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Fava beans
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.87mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fava beans
Vitamin B1 0.097mg 0.225mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.089mg 0.056mg Fava beans
Vitamin B3 0.711mg 0.527mg Fava beans
Vitamin B5 0.157mg 0.26mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.077mg Black turtle bean
Folate 104µg 86µg Fava beans
Vitamin K 2.9µg 3.3µg Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.097mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.27mg 0.344mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.306mg 0.361mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 0.572mg 0.653mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 0.486mg 0.562mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.062mg 0.123mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 0.321mg 0.442mg Black turtle bean
Valine 0.338mg 0.428mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.193mg 0.228mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.066g 0.089g Fava beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 0.03g Fava beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.164g 0.149g Fava beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fava beans Black turtle bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Fava beans
17%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fava beans
42%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173753/nutrients
  2. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175187/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.