Fava beans vs. Yellow beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fava beans and yellow beans
- Fava beans have more copper and folate, while yellow beans have more fiber, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin E.
- Yellow beans' daily need coverage for fiber is 20% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, yellow, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without 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 CopperCopper | +39.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15% |
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:
9.16 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
25.28 g
Water:
62.98 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +170% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.2% |
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
0.279 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.466 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +184.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 10.4g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.48mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.187mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 183mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.186mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 74mg | 7% |
| Folate | 104µg | 81µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.94mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.129mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.6g | 9.16g | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 62mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 0.466g | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Calories | 110kcal | 144kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 325mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.65g | 25.28g | 2% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 35.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.421mg | 0.455mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.066g | 0.279g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 0.229mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 3.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.25g | 14.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | 0.34g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0.386mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0.496mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.338mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellow beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yellow beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)