Semolina vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Semolina and Fava beans different?
- Semolina is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Fava beans is richer in Folate, Fiber, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Semolina is 31% higher.
- Semolina contains 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Fava beans. While Semolina contains 5.048mg of Vitamin B3, Fava beans contains only 0.711mg.
Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +97.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +665.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +328% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +527.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1200% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +311.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +625.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 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 | +226.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.6% |
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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| Calories | 374kcal | 110kcal |
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| Protein | 7.51g | 7.6g |
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| Fats | 1.03g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.09g | 14.25g |
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| Carbs | 80.89g | 19.65g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 71mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 174mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 0.74mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 0.33g | 1.82g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.259mg |
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| Zinc | 1.02mg | 1.01mg |
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| Starch | 68.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 153mg | 125mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.421mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 2.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 0.711mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 104µg |
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| Choline | 30.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.294g | 0.066g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.258g | 0.079g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.164g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.27mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0.306mg |
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| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0.572mg |
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| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.321mg |
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| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.338mg |
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| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0.193mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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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
24%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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