Fava Bean vs. Hemp Seeds

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fava Bean and Hemp Seeds

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 hemp seeds (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fava bean and hemp seeds:

  • Both hemp seeds and fava bean are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Fava bean has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
  • Hemp seed has 56% less carbohydrates than fava bean.
  • Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fava bean contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of fava bean and hemp seeds is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Fava Bean (Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Both hemp seeds and fava bean are high in calories. Hemp seed has 403% more calories than fava bean - hemp seed has 553 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 hemp seeds per calorie. Fava bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Fava Bean Hemp Seeds
Protein 27% 21%
Carbohydrates 70% 6%
Fat 3% 73%
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carbohydrates

Hemp seed has 56% less carbohydrates than fava bean - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both hemp seeds and fava bean are high in dietary fiber. Fava bean has 35% more dietary fiber than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Hemp seeds and fava bean contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 315% more protein than fava bean - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Fava bean has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Hemp seeds and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Hemp seeds and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Hemp seeds and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Fava bean and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, fava bean contains more pantothenic acid. Both fava bean and hemp seeds contain significant amounts of folate.

Fava Bean Hemp Seeds
Thiamin 0.097 MG 1.275 MG
Riboflavin 0.089 MG 0.285 MG
Niacin 0.711 MG 9.2 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.157 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.072 MG 0.6 MG
Folate 104 UG 110 UG

Minerals

calcium

Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 94% more calcium than fava bean - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.

iron

Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 430% more iron than fava bean - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both hemp seeds and fava bean are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 348% more potassium than fava bean - hemp seed has 1200mg 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, both fava bean and hemp seeds contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Fava Bean Hemp Seeds
beta-carotene 9 UG 7 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fava bean per 100 grams.

Fava Bean Hemp Seeds
alpha linoleic acid 0.012 G 10.024 G
Total 0.012 G 10.024 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.

Fava Bean Hemp Seeds
linoleic acid 0.152 G 27.459 G
other omega 6 ~ 1.34 G
Total 0.152 G 28.799 G


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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 Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .

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FAQ

Does hemp seeds or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both hemp seeds and fava bean are high in calories. Hemp seed has 400% more calories than fava bean - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.

Does hemp seeds or fava bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hemp seed has 60% fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.

Does hemp seeds or fava bean contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than fava bean - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.

Does hemp seeds or fava bean contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 430% more iron than fava bean - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.

Does hemp seeds or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and fava bean are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 350% more potassium than fava bean - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.