Flour vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Flour and Fava beans
- Flour has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B5, however, Fava beans has more Copper, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Flour is 57% higher.
- Fava beans has 13 times less Selenium than Flour. Flour has 33.9µg of Selenium, while Fava beans has 2.6µg.
Food types used in this article are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 IronIron | +209.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1203.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +95.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +709.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +455.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +730.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +866.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +194.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +288.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +500.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.079g
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 364kcal | 110kcal |
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| Protein | 10.33g | 7.6g |
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| Fats | 0.98g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 73.61g | 14.25g |
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| Carbs | 76.31g | 19.65g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 4.64mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 1.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.259mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 125mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.421mg |
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| Selenium | 33.9µg | 2.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.711mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 183µg | 104µg |
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| Choline | 10.4mg | 30.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.155g | 0.066g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.087g | 0.079g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.164g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.27mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.306mg |
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| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.572mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.321mg |
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| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.338mg |
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| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.193mg |
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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
46%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fava beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.