Avocado vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Avocado 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
avocado
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and fava bean:
- Both avocado and fava bean are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Avocado has 56% less carbohydrates than fava bean.
- Avocado has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than fava bean.
- Fava bean has 31.2 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Fava bean has signficantly more protein than avocado.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) 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 avocado and fava bean are high in calories. Avocado has 52% more calories than fava bean - avocado has 167 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fava bean per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 70% |
| Fat | 77% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Avocado has 56% less carbohydrates than fava bean - avocado has 8.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both avocado and fava bean are high in dietary fiber. Avocado has 26% more dietary fiber than fava bean - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Avocado and fava bean contain similar amounts of sugar - avocado has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fava bean has signficantly more protein than avocado - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fava bean has 31.2 times less saturated fat than avocado - avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than fava bean - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Avocado and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 97 times more Vitamin E than fava bean - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both avocado and fava bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Avocado | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 104 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fava bean has 177% more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Fava bean has 146% more iron than avocado - avocado has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both avocado and fava bean are high in potassium. Avocado has 89% more potassium than fava bean - avocado has 507mg of potassium per 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Avocado | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 9 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, avocado has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.125 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.125 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.152 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.689 G | 0.152 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Avocado or Fava Bean .
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FAQ
Does avocado or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both avocado and fava bean are high in calories. Avocado has 50% more calories than fava bean - avocado has 167 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Does avocado or fava bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, avocado has 60% fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - avocado has 8.6g of carbs for 100g and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
Does avocado or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both avocado and fava bean are high in potassium. Avocado has 90% more potassium than fava bean - avocado has 507mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.