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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 is higher in Copper, Folate, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Fava beans's daily need coverage for Copper is 18% more.

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.
Pasta
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Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Potassium +1016.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +80.4%
Contains more Copper +178.5%
Contains more Manganese +87.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 57% 31% 54% 24% 1% 28% 87% 55% 15%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Potassium +1016.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +80.4%
Contains more Copper +178.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Pasta
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 25% 21% 14% 10% 17% 78% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Folate +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +162.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Other +161.3%
Equal in Water - 71.54
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
8% 20% 72%
Protein: 7.6 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 19.65 g
Water: 71.54 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Fats +162.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Other +161.3%
Equal in Water - 71.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
21% 26% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.164 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.6%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Pasta Fava beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Fava beans Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 14.25g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 7.6g Fava beans
Fats 1.05g 0.4g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 19.65g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 110kcal Pasta
Sugar 1.82g Pasta
Fiber 5.4g Fava beans
Calcium 6mg 36mg Fava beans
Iron 1.14mg 1.5mg Fava beans
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Fava beans
Phosphorus 63mg 125mg Fava beans
Potassium 24mg 268mg Fava beans
Sodium 6mg 5mg Fava beans
Zinc 0.56mg 1.01mg Fava beans
Copper 0.093mg 0.259mg Fava beans
Manganese 0.224mg 0.421mg Fava beans
Selenium 2.6µg Fava beans
Vitamin A 20IU 15IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.02mg Fava beans
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fava beans
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.097mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.089mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.711mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.157mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.072mg Fava beans
Folate 64µg 104µg Fava beans
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 2.9µg Fava beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.072mg Fava beans
Threonine 0.134mg 0.27mg Fava beans
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.306mg Fava beans
Leucine 0.348mg 0.572mg Fava beans
Lysine 0.097mg 0.486mg Fava beans
Methionine 0.079mg 0.062mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.321mg Fava beans
Valine 0.217mg 0.338mg Fava beans
Histidine 0.103mg 0.193mg Fava beans
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Fava beans
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.066g Fava beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.079g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.164g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Fava beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Pasta
14%
Fava beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
36%
Fava beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fava beans
Fava beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fava beans
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Fava beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173753/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.