Fava beans vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fava beans and semolina different?
- Fava beans are higher in folate, fiber, and iron; however, semolina is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for semolina is 31% higher.
- Fava beans contain 13 times more folate than semolina. While fava beans contain 104µg of folate, semolina contains only 8µg.
- Semolina has a lower glycemic index (54) than fava beans (79).
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +59.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +97.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +665.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +328% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +527.8% |
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:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +625.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +311.7% |
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Protein
~7.51g
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
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +226.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 19.9µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.452mg | 29% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 5.048mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.421mg | 1.035mg | 27% |
| Folate | 104µg | 8µg | 24% |
| Carbs | 19.65g | 80.89g | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.8g | 14% |
| Calories | 110kcal | 374kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.224mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 0.672mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.74mg | 10% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 153mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 71mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.284mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 174mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 0.322g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.066g | 0.294g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 1.03g | 1% |
| Protein | 7.6g | 7.51g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.25g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | 0.33g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 1.02mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.258g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0.398mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.338mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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