Fava Bean vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fava Bean and Cooked Yellow Corn
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
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fava bean and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and fava bean are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fava bean has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn.
- Yellow corn has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, fava bean contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Yellow corn and fava bean contain similar amounts of calories - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fava bean is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Fava bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fava Bean | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow corn and fava bean contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and fava bean are high in dietary fiber. Fava bean has 125% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and fava bean contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fava bean has 123% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and fava bean are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has 17 times more Vitamin C than fava bean - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, fava bean contains more folate. Both fava bean and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Fava Bean | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.097 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.089 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.711 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 104 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fava bean has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Fava bean has 233% more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and fava bean are high in potassium. Fava bean has 23% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg 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 | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both fava bean and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Fava Bean | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Yellow corn and fava bean contain similar amounts of calories - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Does yellow corn or fava bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow corn and fava bean contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and fava bean are high in potassium. Fava bean has 20% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.