Anchovy vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Cooked Fava Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
anchovy
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and fava bean:
- Both fava bean and anchovy are high in calories and potassium.
- Anchovy has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate.
- Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Fava bean has 18.4 times less saturated fat than anchovy.
- Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both fava bean and anchovy are high in calories. Anchovy has 19% more calories than fava bean - fava bean has 110 calories per 100 grams and anchovy has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fava bean per calorie. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 70% |
| Fat | 35% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Anchovy has less carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than anchovy - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Anchovy has less sugar than fava bean - fava bean has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Anchovy is an excellent source of protein and it has 168% more protein than fava bean - fava bean has 7.6g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fava bean has 18.4 times less saturated fat than anchovy - fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fava bean has less cholesterol than anchovy - anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fava bean and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fava bean and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fava bean and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Anchovy has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate. Both anchovy and fava bean contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Anchovy | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 104 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Anchovy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 308% more calcium than fava bean - fava bean has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
iron
Anchovy is an excellent source of iron and it has 117% more iron than fava bean - fava bean has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both fava bean and anchovy are high in potassium. Anchovy has 43% more potassium than fava bean - fava bean has 268mg of potassium per 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, anchovy has more dha, epa and dpa than fava bean per 100 grams, however, fava bean contains more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.538 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.029 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.012 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both anchovy and fava bean contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Anchovy | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 0.152 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.152 G |
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FAQ
Does fava bean or anchovy contain more calories in 100 grams?Both fava bean and anchovy are high in calories. Anchovy has 20% more calories than fava bean - fava bean has 110 calories in 100g and anchovy has 131 calories.
Is fava bean or anchovy better for protein?
Anchovy is a fantastic source of protein and it has 170% more protein than fava bean - fava bean has 7.6g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Does fava bean or anchovy have more carbohydrates?
By weight, anchovy has fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of carbs for 100g and anchovy has no carbs..
Does fava bean or anchovy contain more calcium?
Anchovy is a rich source of calcium and it has 310% more calcium than fava bean - fava bean has 36mg of calcium in 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
Does fava bean or anchovy contain more iron?
Anchovy is an abundant source of iron and it has 120% more iron than fava bean - fava bean has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
Does fava bean or anchovy contain more potassium?
Both fava bean and anchovy are high in potassium. Anchovy has 40% more potassium than fava bean - fava bean has 268mg of potassium in 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.