Great northern beans raw vs. Fava beans raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between great northern beans raw and fava beans raw?
- Great northern beans raw are richer in folate, potassium, selenium, vitamin B1, and calcium, yet fava beans raw are richer in fiber, iron, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Fava beans raw' daily need coverage for fiber is 19% higher.
- Great northern beans raw have 2 times more calcium than fava beans raw. Great northern beans raw have 175mg of calcium, while fava beans raw have 103mg.
We used Beans, great northern, mature seeds, raw and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +69.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.3% |
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 | +278.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.86 g
Fats:
1.14 g
Carbs:
62.37 g
Water:
10.7 g
Other:
3.93 g
Protein:
26.12 g
Fats:
1.53 g
Carbs:
58.29 g
Water:
10.98 g
Other:
3.08 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~58.29g
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Water
~10.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.356 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.477 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.254 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.303 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.627 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +471.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.4% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 20.2g | 25g | 19% |
| Choline | 95.8mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 482µg | 423µg | 15% |
| Iron | 5.47mg | 6.7mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1387mg | 1062mg | 10% |
| Protein | 21.86g | 26.12g | 9% |
| Selenium | 12.9µg | 8.2µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 1.423mg | 1.626mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.653mg | 0.555mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.31mg | 3.14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.333mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 103mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.447mg | 0.366mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.955mg | 2.832mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 447mg | 421mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 1.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 6µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 0.976mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.303g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 192mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 62.37g | 58.29g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 0.627g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.14g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.837mg | 0.824mg | 1% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 341kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 42.17g | 33.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 5.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.356g | 0.254g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.92mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.965mg | 1.053mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.745mg | 1.964mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.5mg | 1.671mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.329mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.182mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.144mg | 1.161mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.608mg | 0.664mg | 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
63%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Great northern beans raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Great northern beans raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.