Fava beans vs. Pinto beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fava beans and pinto beans?
- Fava beans have less folate, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, iron, selenium, and vitamin E than pinto beans.
- Pinto beans's daily need coverage for folate is 17% higher.
- Pinto beans has a lower glycemic index than fava beans.
We used Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, pinto, 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 CopperCopper | +18.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +99% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +218.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.4% |
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:
9.01 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
26.22 g
Water:
62.95 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
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
0.136 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.235 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 104µg | 172µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 9g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.229mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.193mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 6.2µg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.09mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.94mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 436mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.219mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.6g | 9.01g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 147mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 0.318mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Calories | 110kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.65g | 26.22g | 2% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 35.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 3.5µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.421mg | 0.453mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.25g | 17.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | 0.34g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.98mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.066g | 0.136g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 0.235g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.338mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pinto beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pinto beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pinto beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pinto beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.07g)
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 ($)