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Fava beans vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fava beans and Chickpeas

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Folate, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat in Chickpeas is higher than in Fava beans.
  • Chickpeas covers your daily Manganese needs 26% more than Fava beans.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), 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
1
:
9
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Zinc +51.5%
Contains more Copper +35.9%
Contains more Manganese +144.7%
Contains more Selenium +42.3%
Equal in Potassium - 291
Fava beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 57% 31% 54% 24% 1% 28% 87% 55% 15%
Chickpeas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Zinc +51.5%
Contains more Copper +35.9%
Contains more Manganese +144.7%
Contains more Selenium +42.3%
Equal in Potassium - 291

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
2
:
8
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.1%
Contains more Folate +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.9%
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%
Chickpeas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.1%
Contains more Folate +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fava beans
Fava beans
1
:
4
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +547.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Other +13.6%
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
Chickpeas
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +547.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Other +13.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fava beans
Fava beans
1
:
2
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +638%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +604.9%
Fava beans
21% 26% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.164 g
Chickpeas
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +638%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +604.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fava beans Chickpeas Opinion
Net carbs 14.25g 19.82g Chickpeas
Protein 7.6g 8.86g Chickpeas
Fats 0.4g 2.59g Chickpeas
Carbs 19.65g 27.42g Chickpeas
Calories 110kcal 164kcal Chickpeas
Sugar 1.82g 4.8g Fava beans
Fiber 5.4g 7.6g Chickpeas
Calcium 36mg 49mg Chickpeas
Iron 1.5mg 2.89mg Chickpeas
Magnesium 43mg 48mg Chickpeas
Phosphorus 125mg 168mg Chickpeas
Potassium 268mg 291mg Chickpeas
Sodium 5mg 7mg Fava beans
Zinc 1.01mg 1.53mg Chickpeas
Copper 0.259mg 0.352mg Chickpeas
Manganese 0.421mg 1.03mg Chickpeas
Selenium 2.6µg 3.7µg Chickpeas
Vitamin A 15IU 27IU Chickpeas
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.35mg Chickpeas
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.3mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B1 0.097mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B2 0.089mg 0.063mg Fava beans
Vitamin B3 0.711mg 0.526mg Fava beans
Vitamin B5 0.157mg 0.286mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.139mg Chickpeas
Folate 104µg 172µg Chickpeas
Vitamin K 2.9µg 4µg Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.085mg Chickpeas
Threonine 0.27mg 0.329mg Chickpeas
Isoleucine 0.306mg 0.38mg Chickpeas
Leucine 0.572mg 0.631mg Chickpeas
Lysine 0.486mg 0.593mg Chickpeas
Methionine 0.062mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Phenylalanine 0.321mg 0.475mg Chickpeas
Valine 0.338mg 0.372mg Chickpeas
Histidine 0.193mg 0.244mg Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 0.066g 0.269g Fava beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 0.583g Chickpeas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.164g 1.156g Chickpeas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fava beans Chickpeas
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
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fava beans
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fava beans
Fava beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.