Barley vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Cooked Fava Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and fava bean:
- Both barley and fava bean are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Barley has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fava bean contains more folate.
- Barley is a great source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both barley and fava bean are high in calories. Barley has 220% more calories than fava bean - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to fava bean for fat. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and fava bean has 75% less carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both barley and fava bean are high in dietary fiber. Barley has 189% more dietary fiber than fava bean - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley and fava bean contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 30% more protein than fava bean - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both barley and fava bean are low in saturated fat - barley has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Barley and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Barley and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Barley and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fava bean contains more folate. Both barley and fava bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Barley | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 104 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Barley and fava bean contain similar amounts of calcium - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 67% more iron than fava bean - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both barley and fava bean are high in potassium. Barley has a little more potassium (4%) than fava bean by weight - barley has 280mg 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, both barley and fava bean contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Barley | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 9 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, barley has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Barley | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Barley | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.152 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does barley or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both barley and fava bean are high in calories. Barley has 220% more calories than fava bean - barley has 352 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Does barley or fava bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and fava bean has 80% fewer carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
Does barley or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both barley and fava bean are high in potassium. Barley has a little more potassium ( 0%) than fava bean by weight - barley has 280mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.