Fava beans vs. French beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fava beans and french beans?
- Fava beans are richer in copper, folate, and iron, yet french beans is richer in fiber.
- Fava beans' daily need coverage for copper is 16% higher.
- Fava beans have 2 times more zinc than french beans. Fava beans have 1.01mg of zinc, while french beans has 0.64mg.
- French beans has a lower glycemic index than fava beans.
We used Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, french, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +38.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.1% |
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 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.8% |
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:
7.05 g
Fats:
0.76 g
Carbs:
24.02 g
Water:
66.57 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.05g
~equal in
Water
~66.57g
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
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.453 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.2% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.115mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 9.4g | 16% |
| Folate | 104µg | 75µg | 7% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 102mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 1.2µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 370mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 0.453g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.421mg | 0.382mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 0.222mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 0.546mg | 1% |
| Calories | 110kcal | 129kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 7.6g | 7.05g | 1% |
| Carbs | 19.65g | 24.02g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.76g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.25g | 14.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.066g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.484mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.338mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.