Egg vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Egg 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
egg
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and fava bean:
- Both egg and fava bean are high in calories.
- Egg has 26.2 times less carbohydrates than fava bean.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Fava bean has 46.3 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Fava bean has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Fava bean is a great source of potassium.
- Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) 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 egg and fava bean are high in calories. Egg has 30% more calories than fava bean - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fava bean per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 70% |
| Fat | 62% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 26.2 times less carbohydrates than fava bean - egg has 0.72g of total carbs per 100 grams and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg and fava bean contain similar amounts of sugar - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 65% more protein than fava bean - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fava bean has 46.3 times less saturated fat than egg - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and fava bean are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and fava bean has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 159 times more Vitamin A than fava bean - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than fava bean - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fava bean has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Egg | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 104 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 56% more calcium than fava bean - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Egg and fava bean contain similar amounts of iron - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Fava bean is a great source of potassium and it has 94% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Egg | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.012 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Egg | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.152 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does egg or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg and fava bean are high in calories. Egg has 30% more calories than fava bean - egg has 143 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Is egg or fava bean better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 70% more protein than fava bean - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Does egg or fava bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 26.2 times fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - egg has 0.72g of carbs for 100g and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.