Pasta vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pasta and fava beans?
- Pasta is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B12, yet fava beans are higher in copper, folate, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, and magnesium.
- Fava beans' daily need coverage for copper is 18% more.
- The glycemic index of pasta is lower.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.
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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 | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1016.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +178.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.9% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.3% |
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Water
~71.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 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 | +57% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56% |
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.259mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Folate | 64µg | 104µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.097mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.421mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 125mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 268mg | 7% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 7.6g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.089mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.5mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.01mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.072mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.711mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 19.65g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.164g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.157mg | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 110kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 14.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.066g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
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
15%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fava beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fava beans is relatively richer in minerals
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.