Fava beans vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fava beans and oatmeal?
- Fava beans are richer in copper, folate, fiber, and phosphorus, yet oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 56% higher.
- Fava beans have 4 times more copper than oatmeal. Fava beans have 0.259mg of copper, while oatmeal has 0.066mg.
We used Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +339.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +292.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +297.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.3% |
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 KVitamin K | +625% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +551.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +325.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +302.8% |
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:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +240% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
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
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +394.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 5.96mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.066mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.29mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.7g | 15% |
| Folate | 104µg | 44µg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 3.025mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.26mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.215mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.6g | 2.37g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 77mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 61mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.421mg | 0.558mg | 6% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 80mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 19.65g | 11.67g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 0.317mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 0.426g | 2% |
| Calories | 110kcal | 68kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.066g | 0.226g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.391g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.25g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.338mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (79)
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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