Oatmeal vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal 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
oatmeal
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and fava bean:
- Both fava bean and oatmeal are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fava bean has 15.8 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, fava bean contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) 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 fava bean and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 234% more calories than fava bean - fava bean has 110 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to fava bean for carbs. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 70% |
| Fat | 15% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and fava bean has 71% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - fava bean has 19.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fava bean and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber. Oatmeal has 81% more dietary fiber than fava bean - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fava bean and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - fava bean has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 111% more protein than fava bean - fava bean has 7.6g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fava bean has 15.8 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fava bean and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fava bean and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fava bean and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, fava bean contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both oatmeal and fava bean contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Oatmeal | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 104 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 44% more calcium than fava bean - fava bean has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 180% more iron than fava bean - fava bean has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both fava bean and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 31% more potassium than fava bean - fava bean has 268mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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 fava bean or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both fava bean and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 230% more calories than fava bean - fava bean has 110 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does fava bean or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and fava bean has 70% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - fava bean has 19.7g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does fava bean or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 180% more iron than fava bean - fava bean has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does fava bean or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both fava bean and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 30% more potassium than fava bean - fava bean has 268mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.