Broadbeans (fava beans) vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beans, adzuki, mature seed, cooked, boiled, with salt is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Broadbeans (fava 110
Beans 128
Protein (g)
Broadbeans (fava 7.60
Beans 7.52
Carbs (g)
Broadbeans (fava 19.6
Beans 24.8
Fat (g)
Broadbeans (fava 0.400
Beans 0.100
Fiber (g)
Broadbeans (fava 5.40
Beans 7.30
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt — 7.60g vs 7.52g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt — 110 vs 128 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beans, adzuki, mature seed, cooked, boiled, with salt 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) | Beans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 110 kcal | 128 kcal | -14% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 71.5 g | 66.3 g | +8% |
| Protein | 7.60 g | 7.52 g | +1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.400 g | 0.100 g | +300% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 19.6 g | 24.8 g | -21% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.40 g | 7.30 g | -26% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.066 g | 0.036 g | +83% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.079 g | 0.009 g | +778% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.300 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.097 mg | 0.115 mg | -16% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.089 mg | 0.064 mg | +39% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.711 mg | 0.717 mg | -1% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.157 mg | 0.430 mg | -63% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.072 mg | 0.096 mg | -25% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 104 ug | 121 ug | -14% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 30.6 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 9.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 36.0 mg | 28.0 mg | +29% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.50 mg | 2.00 mg | -25% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 43.0 mg | 52.0 mg | -17% |
| Phosphorus, P | 125 mg | 168 mg | -26% |
| Potassium, K | 268 mg | 532 mg | -50% |
| Sodium, Na | 241 mg | 244 mg | -1% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.01 mg | 1.77 mg | -43% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.259 mg | 0.298 mg | -13% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.421 mg | 0.573 mg | -27% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.60 ug | 1.20 ug | +117% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 460 kj | 536 kj | -14% |
| Ash | 0.810 g | 1.33 g | -39% |
| Total Sugars | 1.82 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 104 ug | 121 ug | -14% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 104 ug | 121 ug | -14% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 15.0 IU | 6.00 IU | +150% |
| 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 | 2.90 ug | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.054 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.078 g | 0.009 g | +767% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.164 g | 0.021 g | +681% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.152 g | 0.021 g | +624% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.012 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.072 g | 0.072 g | = |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.270 g | 0.255 g | +6% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.306 g | 0.300 g | +2% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.572 g | 0.632 g | -9% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.486 g | 0.567 g | -14% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.062 g | 0.079 g | -22% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.097 g | 0.070 g | +39% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.321 g | 0.398 g | -19% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.241 g | 0.224 g | +8% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.338 g | 0.387 g | -13% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.702 g | 0.486 g | +44% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.193 g | 0.198 g | -3% |
| Alanine | 0.311 g | 0.439 g | -29% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.849 g | 0.891 g | -5% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.29 g | 1.17 g | +10% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.319 g | 0.286 g | +12% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.320 g | 0.331 g | -3% |
| Serine | 0.348 g | 0.369 g | -6% |
* 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Selenium, Se +117% in Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) -63% in Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Potassium, K -50% in Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Zinc, Zn -43% in Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt
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