Broadbeans (fava beans) vs Bacon bits
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bacon bits, meatless is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Broadbeans (fava 71
Bacon bits 476
Protein (g)
Broadbeans (fava 5.47
Bacon bits 32.0
Carbs (g)
Broadbeans (fava 12.4
Bacon bits 28.6
Fat (g)
Broadbeans (fava 0.220
Bacon bits 25.9
Fiber (g)
Broadbeans (fava 3.70
Bacon bits 10.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon bits, meatless — 32.0g vs 5.47g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned — 71 vs 476 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bacon bits, meatless scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Broadbeans (fava beans) | Bacon bits | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 71 kcal | 476 kcal | -85% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 80.3 g | 8.00 g | +904% |
| Protein | 5.47 g | 32.0 g | -83% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.220 g | 25.9 g | -99% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.4 g | 28.6 g | -57% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.70 g | 10.2 g | -64% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.037 g | 4.05 g | -99% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.044 g | 6.22 g | -99% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.80 mg | 1.90 mg | -5% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.020 mg | 0.600 mg | -97% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.050 mg | 0.070 mg | -29% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.960 mg | 1.60 mg | -40% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.119 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.045 mg | 0.080 mg | -44% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 33.0 ug | 127 ug | -74% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 135 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 1.20 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 6.90 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 26.0 mg | 101 mg | -74% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.00 mg | 0.720 mg | +39% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32.0 mg | 95.0 mg | -66% |
| Phosphorus, P | 79.0 mg | 217 mg | -64% |
| Potassium, K | 242 mg | 145 mg | +67% |
| Sodium, Na | 453 mg | 1770 mg | -74% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.620 mg | 1.87 mg | -67% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.109 mg | 0.539 mg | -80% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.288 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.80 ug | 7.40 ug | -76% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 297 kj | 1989 kj | -85% |
| Ash | 1.58 g | 5.50 g | -71% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 33.0 ug | 127 ug | -74% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 33.0 ug | 127 ug | -74% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 10.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | 0.215 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.143 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.029 g | 2.67 g | -99% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.004 g | 1.03 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.043 g | 6.22 g | -99% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.090 g | 13.5 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.084 g | 12.1 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.007 g | 1.48 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.052 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.194 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.221 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.411 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.350 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.045 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.070 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.231 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.173 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.243 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.505 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.139 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.224 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.611 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.929 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.229 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.230 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.250 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Daidzein | 0 mg | 64.4 mg | -100% |
| Genistein | 0 mg | 45.8 mg | -100% |
| Apigenin | 0 mg | — | |
| Luteolin | 0 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | 0.350 mg | — | |
| Myricetin | 0 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 0.550 mg | — | |
| Flavonoids | |||
| (-)-Epicatechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epicatechin 3-gallate | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin 3-gallate | 0 mg | — | |
| (+)-Catechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (+)-Gallocatechin | 0 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 0 mg | 119 mg | -100% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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