Fava Bean vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fava Bean and Pistachio
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
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fava bean and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and fava bean are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fava bean has 3.2 times less sugar than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and fava bean are high in calories. Pistachio has 420% more calories than fava bean - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fava bean is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Fava bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fava Bean | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 19% |
| Fat | 3% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fava bean has 31% less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and fava bean are high in dietary fiber. Pistachio has 91% more dietary fiber than fava bean - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fava bean has 3.2 times less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 177% more protein than fava bean - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and fava bean has 99% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has 900% more Vitamin C than fava bean - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 107 times more Vitamin E than fava bean - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both fava bean and pistachio contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Fava Bean | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.097 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.089 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 0.711 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 104 UG | 51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 197% more calcium than fava bean - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 169% more iron than fava bean - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and fava bean are high in potassium. Pistachio has 276% more potassium than fava bean - pistachio has 1007mg 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,
| Fava Bean | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9 UG | 159 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Fava Bean | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 13.13 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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FAQ
Does pistachio or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and fava bean are high in calories. Pistachio has 420% more calories than fava bean - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Does pistachio or fava bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fava bean has 30% fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or fava bean contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than fava bean - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or fava bean contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 170% more iron than fava bean - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
Does pistachio or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and fava bean are high in potassium. Pistachio has 280% more potassium than fava bean - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.