Hummus vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Hummus and Fava beans
- Fava beans contains less Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium than Hummus.
- Hummus's daily need coverage for Copper is 30% higher.
- Fava beans contains 76 times less Sodium than Hummus. Hummus contains 379mg of Sodium, while Fava beans contains 5mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial and Broadbeans (fava beans), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2300% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.6g
~equal in
Water
~71.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5012.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2103% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 166kcal | 110kcal |
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| Protein | 7.9g | 7.6g |
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| Fats | 9.6g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.29g | 14.25g |
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| Carbs | 14.29g | 19.65g |
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| Magnesium | 71mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 228mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 1.82g |
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| Fiber | 6g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.259mg |
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| Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 176mg | 125mg |
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| Sodium | 379mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 30IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.421mg |
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| Selenium | 2.6µg | 2.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.711mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 83µg | 104µg |
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| Choline | 30.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.437g | 0.066g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.039g | 0.079g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.164g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.27mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.306mg |
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| Leucine | 0.572mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg |
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| Valine | 0.338mg |
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| Histidine | 0.193mg |
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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
15%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.371g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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)