Lamb vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb 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
cooked
lamb
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and fava bean:
- Both lamb and fava bean are high in calories and potassium.
- Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) 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 lamb and fava bean are high in calories. Lamb has 157% more calories than fava bean - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fava bean per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 70% |
| Fat | 64% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than fava bean - fava bean has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 226% more protein than fava bean - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and fava bean has 99% less saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fava bean has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fava bean and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate. Both lamb and fava bean contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Lamb | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 104 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Fava bean has 64% more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb and fava bean contain similar amounts of iron - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both lamb and fava bean are high in potassium. Lamb has 26% more potassium than fava bean - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 0.152 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.07 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.14 G | 0.152 G |
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FAQ
Does lamb or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lamb and fava bean are high in calories. Lamb has 160% more calories than fava bean - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Is lamb or fava bean better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 230% more protein than fava bean - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Does fava bean or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does lamb or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both lamb and fava bean are high in potassium. Lamb has 30% more potassium than fava bean - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.