Wheat gluten vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat gluten and fava beans
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium; however, fava beans are higher in folate, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 67% more than fava beans.
- Fava beans contain 4 times less calcium than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of calcium, while fava beans contain 36mg.
- The glycemic index of fava beans is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Vital wheat gluten 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 CalciumCalcium | +294.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +246.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1426.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +168% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +888.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +362.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +772.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 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 | +97.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +393.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 7.6g | 135% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 2.6µg | 67% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 1.5mg | 46% |
| Folate | 0µg | 104µg | 26% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 5.4g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 125mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.421mg | 18% | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 110kcal | 13% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 36mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.259mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.097mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.089mg | 7% |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.072mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 268mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.164g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.711mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.157mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 19.65g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.01mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.066g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 14.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.206g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fava beans is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.