Fava Bean vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fava Bean and Green Bean
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
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fava bean and green bean:
- Both green bean and fava bean are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fava bean has more folate.
- Fava bean has signficantly more protein than green bean.
- Green bean has 65% less carbohydrates than fava bean.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fava bean is high in calories and green bean has 72% less calories than fava bean - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fava bean is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to green bean for fat. Fava bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fava Bean | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green bean has 65% less carbohydrates than fava bean - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both green bean and fava bean are high in dietary fiber. Fava bean has 100% more dietary fiber than green bean - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean and fava bean contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fava bean has signficantly more protein than green bean - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both green bean and fava bean are low in saturated fat - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 39 times more Vitamin C than fava bean - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Green bean has 34 times more Vitamin A than fava bean - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Green bean and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 13 times more Vitamin K than fava bean - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fava bean has more folate. Both fava bean and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Fava Bean | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.097 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.089 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.711 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 104 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean and fava bean contain similar amounts of calcium - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Fava bean has 46% more iron than green bean - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both green bean and fava bean are high in potassium. Fava bean has 27% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg 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 | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9 UG | 379 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 69 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 640 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fava bean has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.044 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does green bean or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Fava bean is high in calories and green bean has 70% less calories than fava bean - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Does green bean or fava bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean has 70% fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
Does green bean or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both green bean and fava bean are high in potassium. Fava bean has 30% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.