Canned Tuna vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna 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
canned tuna
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and fava bean:
- Both canned tuna and fava bean are high in calories and potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Fava bean has more thiamin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) 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 canned tuna and fava bean are high in calories. Canned tuna has 16% more calories than fava bean - canned tuna has 128 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to fava bean per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 70% |
| Fat | 22% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than fava bean - fava bean has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 211% more protein than fava bean - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both canned tuna and fava bean are low in saturated fat - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fava bean has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Canned tuna and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fava bean and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Fava bean and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Fava bean has more thiamin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and fava bean contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 104 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Fava bean has 157% more calcium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Fava bean has 55% more iron than canned tuna - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both canned tuna and fava bean are high in potassium. Canned tuna is very similar to canned tuna for potassium - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.012 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fava bean has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.152 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does canned tuna or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both canned tuna and fava bean are high in calories. Canned tuna has 20% more calories than fava bean - canned tuna has 128 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Is canned tuna or fava bean better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 210% more protein than fava bean - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Does fava bean or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does canned tuna or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both canned tuna and fava bean are high in potassium. Canned tuna is very similar to canned tuna for potassium - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.