Fava beans vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fava beans and spaghetti
- Fava beans have more folate, copper, fiber, iron, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, spaghetti has more selenium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spaghetti is 43% higher.
- Spaghetti has 15 times less folate than fava beans. Fava beans have 104µg of folate, while spaghetti has 7µg.
- Fava beans have a higher glycemic index than spaghetti.
Food types used in this article are Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +414.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +509.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +159% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +915.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +385% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +345% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1385.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +378.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
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:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57% |
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
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 26.4µg | 43% |
| Folate | 104µg | 7µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.1mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.8g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.5mg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 58mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 44mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.51mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.6g | 5.8g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.421mg | 0.322mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 19.65g | 30.86g | 4% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 6.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Calories | 110kcal | 158kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 0.112mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.066g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 0.326g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.25g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.338mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fava beans is relatively richer in minerals
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)