Fava beans vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fava beans and porridge?
- Fava beans are richer in copper, folate, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and potassium, yet porridge is richer in iron and calcium.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 28% higher.
- Porridge has a lower glycemic index than fava beans.
We used Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +760% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1575% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +547.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +676.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +733.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +149.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +256% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +453.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +427.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +268.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
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
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +182.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 3.74mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.04mg | 24% |
| Folate | 104µg | 12µg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 0.5g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.421mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 15mg | 16% |
| Protein | 7.6g | 1.44g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 87mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Calories | 110kcal | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 19.65g | 10.52g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.25g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 2.8µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.066g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 0.114g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.338mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0.033mg | 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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
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.