Salmon vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Salmon 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
salmon
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and fava bean:
- Both fava bean and salmon are high in calories and potassium.
- Fava bean has signficantly more calcium than salmon.
- Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Salmon has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) 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 salmon are high in calories. Fava bean is very similar to fava bean for calories - fava bean has 110 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fava bean per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 70% |
| Fat | 33% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than fava bean - fava bean has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 170% more protein than fava bean - fava bean has 7.6g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fava bean and salmon are low in saturated fat - fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and fava bean are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fava bean has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has 34 times more Vitamin A than fava bean - fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than fava bean - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fava bean and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fava bean and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fava bean contains more folate. Both salmon and fava bean contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Salmon | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 104 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Fava bean has signficantly more calcium than salmon - fava bean has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Fava bean has 295% more iron than salmon - fava bean has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both fava bean and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 37% more potassium than fava bean - fava bean has 268mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.012 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and fava bean contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.085 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 fava bean or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both fava bean and salmon are high in calories. Fava bean is quite similar to fava bean for calories - fava bean has 110 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is fava bean or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 170% more protein than fava bean - fava bean has 7.6g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does fava bean or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does fava bean or salmon contain more potassium?
Both fava bean and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 40% more potassium than fava bean - fava bean has 268mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.