Fava Bean vs. Okra
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fava Bean and Okra
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
okra
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fava bean and okra:
- Both okra and fava bean are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fava bean has signficantly more protein than okra.
- Okra has 62% less carbohydrates than fava bean.
- Okra has more Vitamin B6.
- Okra is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Okra (Okra, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fava bean is high in calories and okra has 70% less calories than fava bean - okra has 33 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 okra for fat. Fava bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for okra, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fava Bean | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Okra has 62% less carbohydrates than fava bean - okra has 7.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both okra and fava bean are high in dietary fiber. Fava bean has 69% more dietary fiber than okra - okra has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Okra and fava bean contain similar amounts of sugar - okra has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fava bean has signficantly more protein than okra - okra has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both okra and fava bean are low in saturated fat - okra has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Okra is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 75 times more Vitamin C than fava bean - okra has 23mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Okra has 35 times more Vitamin A than fava bean - okra has 36ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Okra and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - okra has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Okra has 979% more Vitamin K than fava bean - okra has 31.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Okra has more Vitamin B6. Both fava bean and okra contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Fava Bean | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.097 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.089 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 0.711 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.245 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.215 MG |
| Folate | 104 UG | 60 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Okra is an excellent source of calcium and it has 128% more calcium than fava bean - okra has 82mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Fava bean has 142% more iron than okra - okra has 0.62mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both okra and fava bean are high in potassium. Okra has 12% more potassium than fava bean - okra has 299mg 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 | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9 UG | 416 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 27 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 280 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fava bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than okra per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fava bean has more linoleic acid than okra per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Okra | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.026 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does okra or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Fava bean is high in calories and okra has 70% less calories than fava bean - okra has 33 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Does okra or fava bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, okra has 60% fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - okra has 7.5g of carbs for 100g and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
Does okra or fava bean contain more calcium?
Okra is a rich source of calcium and it has 130% more calcium than fava bean - okra has 82mg of calcium in 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
Does okra or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both okra and fava bean are high in potassium. Okra has 10% more potassium than fava bean - okra has 299mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.