Broadbeans (fava beans) vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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It's a tie — both foods score equally across 29 nutrient categories
Broadbeans (fava beans): 13
vs
Beans: 13
(3 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Broadbeans (fava beans) | Beans | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 cal | 142 cal | |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 9.0 g | |
| Carbs | 19.7 g | 25.8 g | |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.6 g | |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 10.4 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Broadbeans (fava beans) | Beans | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 30.6 MG | 0 MG | |
| Folate, total | 104 UG | 137 UG | |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 UG | 0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.3 MG | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.0 MG | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.9 UG | 0 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Broadbeans (fava beans) | Beans | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 36 MG | 73 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.5 MG | 2.8 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 43 MG | 68 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.4 MG | 0.5 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 125 MG | 169 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 268 MG | 463 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.6 UG | 1.3 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 241 MG | 238 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.0 MG | 1.1 MG |