Black Beans vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Black Beans 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
black beans
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black beans and fava bean:
- Both fava bean and black beans are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Beans (Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned) 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
Fava bean and black beans contain similar amounts of calories - fava bean has 110 calories per 100 grams and black bean has 91 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black beans is similar to fava bean for protein, carbs and fat. Black beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:71:3 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Beans | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fava bean and black beans contain similar amounts of carbs - fava bean has 19.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and black bean has 16.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fava bean and black beans are high in dietary fiber. Black bean has 28% more dietary fiber than fava bean - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black bean has 6.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fava bean and black beans contain similar amounts of sugar - fava bean has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and black bean has 0.23g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fava bean and black beans contain similar amounts of protein - fava bean has 7.6g of protein per 100 grams and black bean has 6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fava bean and black beans are low in saturated fat - fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black bean has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Black bean has 800% more Vitamin C than fava bean - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black bean has 2.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fava bean and black beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fava bean and black beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black bean has 0.62mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fava bean and black beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black bean has 2.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both black beans and fava bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Beans | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.14 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.12 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 0.62 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 104 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fava bean and black beans contain similar amounts of calcium - fava bean has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and black bean has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Fava bean and black beans contain similar amounts of iron - fava bean has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and black bean has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both fava bean and black beans are high in potassium. Fava bean is very similar to fava bean for potassium - fava bean has 268mg of potassium per 100 grams and black bean has 308mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Black Beans | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fava bean has more linoleic acid than black bean per 100 grams.
| Black Beans | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.068 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.068 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Beans (Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned) and Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does fava bean or black beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Fava bean and black beans contain similar amounts of calories - fava bean has 110 calories in 100g and black bean has 91 calories.
Does fava bean or black beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fava bean and black beans contain similar amounts of carbs - fava bean has 19.7g of carbs for 100g and black bean has 16.6g of carbohydrates.
Does fava bean or black beans contain more potassium?
Both fava bean and black beans are high in potassium. Fava bean is very similar to fava bean for potassium - fava bean has 268mg of potassium in 100 grams and black bean has 308mg of potassium.