Fava Bean vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fava Bean and Cooked Chicken
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
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fava bean and chicken:
- Both chicken and fava bean are high in calories and potassium.
- Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
- Fava bean has 46.1 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Fava bean has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chicken and fava bean are high in calories. Chicken has 72% more calories than fava bean - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fava bean is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Fava bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for chicken, 49:0:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fava Bean | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than fava bean - fava bean has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 206% more protein than fava bean - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fava bean has 46.1 times less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and fava bean are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fava bean has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fava bean and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate. Both fava bean and chicken contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Fava Bean | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.097 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.089 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.711 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 104 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fava bean has 350% more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Fava bean has 61% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken and fava bean are high in potassium. Chicken has 153% more potassium than fava bean - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and DPA than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 1.838 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 chicken or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chicken and fava bean are high in calories. Chicken has 70% more calories than fava bean - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Is chicken or fava bean better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 210% more protein than fava bean - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Does fava bean or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does chicken or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both chicken and fava bean are high in potassium. Chicken has 150% more potassium than fava bean - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.