Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Cooked Nopales VS In Pod Fava Beans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Nopales	28%	2%	70%
In Pod Fava Beans	29%	6%	65%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Nopales	In Pod Fava Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.35% 68kcal	13.8% 399kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.23% 0.23g	3.4% 3.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.085% 0.027g	1.67% 0.54g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.57% 0.009g	8.5% 0.14g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.51% 0.086g	8.32% 1.4g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	11.4% 15g	61.5% 80g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	7% 5.1g	57.6% 41.8g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	24% 9.07g	89.5% 34g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	11% 6.12g	64% 36g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Nopales	In Pod Fava Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	11% 100μg	8.57% 77μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.16% 0.05mg	50.3% 0.6mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	14% 0.18mg	101% 1.3mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.4% 1.34mg	63.8% 10.2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	13.6% 0.68mg	20.4% 1.02mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	23.4% 0.3mg	36.3% 0.47mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	3.4% 13.6μg	168% 671μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	26.7% 24mg	18.6% 16.8mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0% 0mg	35% 5.26mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	19.3% 23μg	155% 186μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Nopales	In Pod Fava Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	74.4% 744mg	16.8% 168mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	24.7% 0.22mg	203% 1.82mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	28.3% 2.27mg	88% 7.03mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	50.8% 213mg	35.6% 150mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	80.5% 1.85mg	130% 3mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	10.4% 72.6mg	83.6% 585mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	26% 885mg	44.3% 1506mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.77% 3.18μg	6.6% 3.63μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.05% 91mg	7.56% 113mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.66% 0.95mg	41.2% 4.54mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11.6% 428g	8.9% 329g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Nopales VS In Pod Fava Beans per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Cooked Nopales versus 1 lb of In Pod Fava Beans to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Cooked Nopales vs In Pod Fava Beans:

• 1 pound of Cooked Nopales has 1.3 times more Vitamin A and 1.4 times more Vitamin C than In Pod Fava Beans.
• While 1 lb of Raw In Pod Fava Beans contains 12.1 times more Vitamin B1, 7.3 times more Vitamin B2, 7.6 times more Vitamin B3, 1.5 times more Vitamin B5, 1.6 times more Vitamin B6, 49.3 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin E and 8 times more Vitamin K than Cooked Nopales no Salt.
• 1 pound of Cooked Nopales have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin E
• 1 pound of In Pod Fava Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Cooked Nopales no Salt as well as Raw In Pod Fava Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Cooked Nopales vs In Pod Fava Beans:

• 1 pound of Cooked Nopales has 4.4 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Magnesium and 1.3 times more Water than In Pod Fava Beans.
• While 1 lb of Raw In Pod Fava Beans contains 8.2 times more Copper, 3.1 times more Iron, 1.6 times more Manganese, 8.1 times more Phosphorus, 1.7 times more Potassium and 4.8 times more Zinc than Cooked Nopales no Salt.
• 1 pound of Cooked Nopales lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Cooked Nopales no Salt as well as Raw In Pod Fava Beans lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Raw In Pod Fava Beans contains 5.9 times more Energy, 5.4 times more Carbohydrate, 8.2 times more Sugars, 3.8 times more Fiber and 5.9 times more Protein than Cooked Nopales no Salt.
• 1 pound of Cooked Nopales provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Cooked Nopales no Salt as well as Raw In Pod Fava Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one pound.