Fava Bean vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fava Bean and Cooked Chicken Breast
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
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fava bean and chicken breast:
- Both chicken breast and fava bean are high in calories and potassium.
- Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chicken breast and fava bean are high in calories. Chicken breast has 50% more calories than fava bean - chicken breast has 165 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fava bean is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Fava bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fava Bean | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than fava bean - fava bean has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 308% more protein than fava bean - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken breast and fava bean contain similar amounts of saturated fat - chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fava bean has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken breast and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than fava bean - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate. Both fava bean and chicken breast contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Fava Bean | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.097 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.089 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 0.711 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 104 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fava bean has 140% more calcium than chicken breast - chicken breast has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Fava bean has 44% more iron than chicken breast - chicken breast has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken breast and fava bean are high in potassium. Chicken breast is very similar to chicken breast for potassium - chicken breast has 256mg of potassium per 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.03 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.02 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.59 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.65 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 Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chicken breast or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chicken breast and fava bean are high in calories. Chicken breast has 50% more calories than fava bean - chicken breast has 165 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Is chicken breast or fava bean better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 310% more protein than fava bean - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Does fava bean or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does chicken breast or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both chicken breast and fava bean are high in potassium. Chicken breast is very similar to chicken breast for potassium - chicken breast has 256mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.