Pasta vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Pasta 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
pasta
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and fava bean:
- Both pasta and fava bean are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Pasta is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) 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 pasta and fava bean are high in calories. Pasta has 237% more calories than fava bean - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and fava bean has 110 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to fava bean for fat. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 70% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and fava bean has 74% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pasta and fava bean are high in dietary fiber. Fava bean has 69% more dietary fiber than pasta - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pasta and fava bean contain similar amounts of sugar - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 72% more protein than fava bean - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and fava bean has 7.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pasta and fava bean are low in saturated fat - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fava bean and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pasta and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pasta and fava bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both pasta and fava bean contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Pasta | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 104 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fava bean has 71% more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and fava bean has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 120% more iron than fava bean - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pasta and fava bean are high in potassium. Fava bean has 20% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium per 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pasta and fava bean contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pasta | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.54 G | 0.152 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 pasta or fava bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pasta and fava bean are high in calories. Pasta has 240% more calories than fava bean - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and fava bean has 110 calories.
Does pasta or fava bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and fava bean has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and fava bean has 19.7g of carbohydrates.
Does pasta or fava bean contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 120% more iron than fava bean - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and fava bean has 1.5mg of iron.
Does pasta or fava bean contain more potassium?
Both pasta and fava bean are high in potassium. Fava bean has 20% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium in 100 grams and fava bean has 268mg of potassium.