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Fava beans vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fava beans and Hummus

  • Fava beans contains less Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium than Hummus.
  • Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 30% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fava beans is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Hummus, commercial.

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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 Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +81.2%
Contains more Copper +103.5%
Contains more Manganese +83.6%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Selenium - 2.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 57% 31% 54% 24% 1% 28% 87% 55% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +81.2%
Contains more Copper +103.5%
Contains more Manganese +83.6%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Selenium - 2.6

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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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Folate +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Folate +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Fats +2300%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 7.9
Equal in Water - 66.59
8% 20% 72%
Protein: 7.6 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 19.65 g
Water: 71.54 g
Other: 0.81 g
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Fats +2300%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 7.9
Equal in Water - 66.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5012.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2103%
21% 26% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.164 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5012.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2103%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fava beans Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 14.25g 8.29g Fava beans
Protein 7.6g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.4g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 19.65g 14.29g Fava beans
Calories 110kcal 166kcal Hummus
Sugar 1.82g Hummus
Fiber 5.4g 6g Hummus
Calcium 36mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 1.5mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 43mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 125mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 268mg 228mg Fava beans
Sodium 5mg 379mg Fava beans
Zinc 1.01mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.259mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.421mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 2.6µg 2.6µg
Vitamin A 15IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Fava beans
Vitamin E 0.02mg Fava beans
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Fava beans
Vitamin B1 0.097mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.089mg 0.064mg Fava beans
Vitamin B3 0.711mg 0.582mg Fava beans
Vitamin B5 0.157mg 0.132mg Fava beans
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 104µg 83µg Fava beans
Vitamin K 2.9µg Fava beans
Tryptophan 0.072mg Fava beans
Threonine 0.27mg Fava beans
Isoleucine 0.306mg Fava beans
Leucine 0.572mg Fava beans
Lysine 0.486mg Fava beans
Methionine 0.062mg Fava beans
Phenylalanine 0.321mg Fava beans
Valine 0.338mg Fava beans
Histidine 0.193mg Fava beans
Saturated Fat 0.066g 1.437g Fava beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.164g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fava beans Hummus
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
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fava beans
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.371g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fava beans
Fava beans 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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.