Rye vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rye and fava beans
- Rye has more manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, fava beans are higher in folate.
- Rye covers your daily manganese needs 94% more than fava beans.
- Fava beans contain 9 times less vitamin B5 than rye. Rye contains 1.456mg of vitamin B5, while fava beans contain 0.157mg.
- The glycemic index of fava beans is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Rye grain 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 | +155.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +512.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +434.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +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 EVitamin E | +4150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +225.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +182% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +500.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +827.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +103.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +173.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.34 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
75.86 g
Water:
10.6 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +307.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +286.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +574.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.767 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 | +163.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +367.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.577mg | 0.421mg | 94% |
| Fiber | 15.1g | 5.4g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 332mg | 125mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.456mg | 0.157mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.27mg | 0.711mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 13.9µg | 2.6µg | 21% |
| Carbs | 75.86g | 19.65g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.316mg | 0.097mg | 18% |
| Folate | 38µg | 104µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.294mg | 0.072mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 43mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.65mg | 1.01mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.5mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.089mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.367mg | 0.259mg | 12% |
| Calories | 338kcal | 110kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 268mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Protein | 10.34g | 7.6g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.767g | 0.164g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 2.9µg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.197g | 0.066g | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 60.76g | 14.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.98g | 1.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 30.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.208g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.153mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.317mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.189mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 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
35%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)