Fava Bean vs. Broccoli

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fava Bean and Broccoli


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cooked fava bean versus broccoli (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fava bean and broccoli:

  • Both broccoli and fava bean are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Broccoli has 66% less carbohydrates than fava bean.
  • Broccoli has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
  • Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of fava bean and broccoli is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Fava bean is high in calories and broccoli has 69% less calories than fava bean - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, fava bean is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to broccoli for protein. Fava bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Fava Bean Broccoli
Protein 27% 27%
Carbohydrates 70% 64%
Fat 3% 9%
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carbohydrates

Broccoli has 66% less carbohydrates than fava bean - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both broccoli and fava bean are high in dietary fiber. Fava bean has 108% more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Broccoli and fava bean contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Fava bean has 170% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both broccoli and fava bean are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 296 times more Vitamin C than fava bean - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Broccoli has 30 times more Vitamin A than fava bean - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Broccoli and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 34 times more Vitamin K than fava bean - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Broccoli has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both fava bean and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.

Fava Bean Broccoli
Thiamin 0.097 MG 0.071 MG
Riboflavin 0.089 MG 0.117 MG
Niacin 0.711 MG 0.639 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.157 MG 0.573 MG
Vitamin B6 0.072 MG 0.175 MG
Folate 104 UG 63 UG

Minerals

calcium

Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 31% more calcium than fava bean - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.

iron

Fava bean has 105% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both broccoli and fava bean are high in potassium. Broccoli has 18% more potassium than fava bean - broccoli has 316mg 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,

Fava Bean Broccoli
beta-carotene 9 UG 361 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 25 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 1403 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both fava bean and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Fava Bean Broccoli
alpha linoleic acid 0.012 G 0.0215 G
Total 0.012 G 0.0215 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fava bean has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.

Fava Bean Broccoli
linoleic acid 0.152 G 0.049 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.152 G 0.055 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 Fava Bean or Broccoli .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .

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FAQ

Does broccoli or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?
Fava bean is high in calories and broccoli has 70% less calories than fava bean - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.

Does broccoli or fava bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 70% fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.

Does broccoli or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and fava bean are high in potassium. Broccoli has 20% more potassium than fava bean - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.