Fava beans vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Fava beans and Millet
- Millet has less Folate, Fiber, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Potassium.
- Fava beans covers your daily Folate needs 21% more than Millet.
- Millet contains 12 times less Calcium than Fava beans. Fava beans contains 36mg of Calcium, while Millet contains 3mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Millet, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +332.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +866.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +447.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +173.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
3.51 g
Fats:
1 g
Carbs:
23.67 g
Water:
71.41 g
Other:
0.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.5% |
~equal in
Water
~71.41g
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
0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +132.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 110kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 7.6g | 3.51g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.25g | 22.37g |
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| Carbs | 19.65g | 23.67g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 44mg |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.63mg |
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| Sugar | 1.82g | 0.13g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.161mg |
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| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 15IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | |
| Manganese | 0.421mg | 0.272mg |
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 1.33mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.108mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 104µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 30.6mg | 11.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.066g | 0.172g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.079g | 0.184g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 0.508g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0.113mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0.148mg |
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| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0.446mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0.185mg |
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| Valine | 0.338mg | 0.184mg |
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| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0.075mg |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fava beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.