Mothbeans vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mothbeans and fava beans
- Mothbeans has more iron, magnesium, and folate; however, fava beans have more copper and vitamin B2.
- Mothbeans's daily need coverage for iron is 21% more.
- Mothbeans has 2 times more magnesium than fava beans. Mothbeans has 104mg of magnesium, while fava beans have 43mg.
- Fava beans have a higher glycemic index than mothbeans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 | +141.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +149% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +287% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.81 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
20.96 g
Water:
69.23 g
Other:
1.45 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~19.65g
~equal in
Water
~71.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.124 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.256 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.14mg | 1.5mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 104mg | 43mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.164mg | 0.259mg | 11% |
| Folate | 143µg | 104µg | 10% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.527mg | 0.421mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 0.157mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.023mg | 0.089mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.01mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 125mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.124mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 268mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.256g | 0.164g | 1% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 110kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 7.81g | 7.6g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.55g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Carbs | 20.96g | 19.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.96g | 14.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.668mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.124g | 0.066g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.388mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.425mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.075mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.35mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.263mg | 0.193mg | 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
16%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
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 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.