Soy Milk vs. Fava Bean
Nutrition comparison of Soy Milk 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
soy milk
versus
cooked
fava bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy milk and fava bean:
- Fava bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, soy milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Fava bean is a great source of potassium.
- Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Soy milk has 75% less carbohydrates than fava bean.
- Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) 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
Fava bean is high in calories and soy milk has 61% less calories than fava bean - fava bean has 110 calories per 100 grams and soy milk has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to fava bean for protein. Soy milk has a macronutrient ratio of 24:46:31 and for fava bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Milk | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 70% |
| Fat | 31% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soy milk has 75% less carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fava bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 26 times more dietary fiber than soy milk - fava bean has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fava bean and soy milk contain similar amounts of sugar - fava bean has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and soy milk has 3.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fava bean has 192% more protein than soy milk - fava bean has 7.6g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fava bean and soy milk are low in saturated fat - fava bean has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.21g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fava bean and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fava bean has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Soy milk has 54 times more Vitamin A than fava bean - fava bean has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Soy milk has more Vitamin D than fava bean - soy milk has 3.7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fava bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fava bean and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fava bean has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fava bean and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fava bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy milk has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fava bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, soy milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both soy milk and fava bean contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Soy Milk | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.184 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.711 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 104 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 242% more calcium than fava bean - fava bean has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Fava bean has 257% more iron than soy milk - fava bean has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Fava bean is a great source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than soy milk - fava bean has 268mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg 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 soy milk and fava bean contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Soy Milk | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 9 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soy milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Soy Milk | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy milk has more linoleic acid than fava bean per 100 grams.
| Soy Milk | Fava Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.584 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.584 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 soy milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Fava bean is high in calories and soy milk has 60% less calories than fava bean - fava bean has 110 calories in 100g and soy milk has 43 calories.
Does fava bean or soy milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy milk has 80% fewer carbohydrates than fava bean - fava bean has 19.7g of carbs for 100g and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does fava bean or soy milk contain more calcium?
Soy milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than fava bean - fava bean has 36mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.