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Yellow beans raw vs. Fava beans raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yellow beans raw and Fava beans raw different?

  • Yellow beans raw are higher in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, however, Fava beans raw are richer in Copper, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Fava beans raw is 21% higher.
  • Yellow beans raw contain 2 times more Calcium than Fava beans raw. While Yellow beans raw contain 166mg of Calcium, Fava beans raw contain only 103mg.

Beans, yellow, mature seeds, raw and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 159% 50% 92% 263% 213% 77% 209% 1.6% 168% 70%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 137% 31% 94% 251% 275% 86% 180% 1.7% 212% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +11%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.4%
~equal in Potassium ~1062mg
~equal in Iron ~6.7mg
~equal in Sodium ~13mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 0% 0% 173% 76% 46% 44% 102% 0% 0% 292% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 3.2% 1% 0% 139% 77% 53% 59% 84% 0% 23% 317% 52%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.333mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~423µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 3% 61% 11% 4%
Protein: 22 g
Fats: 2.6 g
Carbs: 60.7 g
Water: 11.1 g
Other: 3.6 g
26% 58% 11% 3%
Protein: 26.12 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 58.29 g
Water: 10.98 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +69.9%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.7%
~equal in Carbs ~58.29g
~equal in Water ~10.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.671 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.226 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.118 g
21% 26% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.254 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.303 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.627 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellow beans raw Fava beans raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow beans raw Fava beans raw Opinion
Calories 345kcal 341kcal Yellow beans raw
Protein 22g 26.12g Fava beans raw
Fats 2.6g 1.53g Yellow beans raw
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Fava beans raw
Net carbs 35.6g 33.29g Yellow beans raw
Carbs 60.7g 58.29g Yellow beans raw
Magnesium 222mg 192mg Yellow beans raw
Calcium 166mg 103mg Yellow beans raw
Potassium 1042mg 1062mg Fava beans raw
Iron 7.01mg 6.7mg Yellow beans raw
Sugar 5.7g Yellow beans raw
Fiber 25.1g 25g Yellow beans raw
Copper 0.639mg 0.824mg Fava beans raw
Zinc 2.83mg 3.14mg Fava beans raw
Phosphorus 488mg 421mg Yellow beans raw
Sodium 12mg 13mg Yellow beans raw
Vitamin A 6IU 53IU Fava beans raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Fava beans raw
Vitamin E 0.05mg Fava beans raw
Manganese 1.286mg 1.626mg Fava beans raw
Selenium 12.8µg 8.2µg Yellow beans raw
Vitamin B1 0.69mg 0.555mg Yellow beans raw
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.333mg Fava beans raw
Vitamin B3 2.43mg 2.832mg Fava beans raw
Vitamin B5 0.734mg 0.976mg Fava beans raw
Vitamin B6 0.442mg 0.366mg Yellow beans raw
Vitamin K 9µg Fava beans raw
Folate 389µg 423µg Fava beans raw
Choline 95.8mg Fava beans raw
Saturated Fat 0.671g 0.254g Fava beans raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.226g 0.303g Fava beans raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.118g 0.627g Yellow beans raw
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.247mg Yellow beans raw
Threonine 0.926mg 0.928mg Fava beans raw
Isoleucine 0.972mg 1.053mg Fava beans raw
Leucine 1.756mg 1.964mg Fava beans raw
Lysine 1.51mg 1.671mg Fava beans raw
Methionine 0.331mg 0.213mg Yellow beans raw
Phenylalanine 1.19mg 1.103mg Yellow beans raw
Valine 1.151mg 1.161mg Fava beans raw
Histidine 0.612mg 0.664mg Fava beans raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
56%
Yellow beans raw
63%
Fava beans raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
130%
Yellow beans raw
131%
Fava beans raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellow beans raw
Yellow beans raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow beans raw
Yellow beans raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow beans raw
Yellow beans raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans raw
Fava beans raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.417g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fava beans raw
Fava beans raw 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.

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. Yellow beans raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173751/nutrients
  2. Fava beans raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175205/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.