Beef vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef 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
cooked
beef
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and fava bean:
- Both beef and fava bean are high in calories and potassium.
- Beef has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) 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 beef and fava bean are high in calories. Beef has 152% more calories than fava bean - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fava bean per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 70% |
| Fat | 62% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than fava bean - fava bean has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 234% more protein than fava bean - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and fava bean has 99% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Fava bean has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fava bean has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate. Both beef and fava bean contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Beef | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 104 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beef and fava bean contain similar amounts of calcium - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 50% more iron than fava bean - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and fava bean are high in potassium. Beef is very similar to fava bean for potassium - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, beef has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Beef | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Beef | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.152 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beef or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and fava bean are high in calories. Beef has 150% more calories than fava bean - beef has 277 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Is beef or fava bean better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 230% more protein than fava bean - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Does fava bean or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both beef and fava bean are high in potassium. Beef is very similar to fava bean for potassium - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.