Fava beans vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Fava beans and Mothbeans
- Fava beans has more Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Mothbeans has more Iron, Magnesium, and Folate.
- Mothbeans's daily need coverage for Iron is 21% more.
- Fava beans has 12 times more Calcium than Mothbeans. Fava beans has 36mg of Calcium, while Mothbeans has 3mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mothbeans, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +141.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.2% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +287% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +149% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
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:
7.81 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
20.96 g
Water:
69.23 g
Other:
1.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.81g
~equal in
Carbs
~20.96g
~equal in
Water
~69.23g
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
0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.256 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +79.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 110kcal | 117kcal |
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| Protein | 7.6g | 7.81g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 0.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.25g | 20.96g |
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| Carbs | 19.65g | 20.96g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 104mg |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 3.14mg |
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| Sugar | 1.82g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.164mg |
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| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 15IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.421mg | 0.527mg |
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 0.668mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 104µg | 143µg |
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| Choline | 30.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.066g | 0.124g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.079g | 0.044g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 0.256g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.05mg |
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| Threonine | 0.27mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0.388mg |
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| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0.525mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.425mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.075mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0.35mg |
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| Valine | 0.338mg | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0.263mg |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
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 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.