Fava Beans vs Soybeans – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing fava beans to soybeans, we picked the soy.
Why?
It was quite one-sided today:
In terms of macros, fava beans have more carbs, while soybeans have more fiber and more than 2x the protein, which we say is a clear win for soy in this category.
In the category of vitamins, fava beans have more of vitamins A, B3, and B9, while soybeans have more of vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, B7, C, E, and K, winning in this round too.
Looking at minerals, fava beans are not higher in any mineral, while soybeans boast more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, winning their third round in a row.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for soy, but by all means enjoy either or both—unless you have a soy allergy, of course, which would change everything!
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