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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Beans, fava, in pod, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Very good nutrient density 42/100
How many beneficial nutrients Beans, fava, in pod, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Beans, fava, in pod, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
65% from carbs
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Carbs 65%17.6 g per serving
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Fat 6%0.7 g per serving
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Protein 29%7.9 g per serving
What Beans, fava, in pod, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 30.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 312.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 65.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 28.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 10.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 97.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 312.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 17.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 3.7 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 148.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 37.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 33.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 129.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 332.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 25.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.0 mg | |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.7 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.8 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 22.0 mg | — |
| Campesterol | 3.0 mg | — |
| Stigmasterol | 1.0 mg | — |
| Beta-sitosterol | 18.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.1 g | — |
About Beans, fava, in pod, raw
The broad bean (Vicia faba), known across the United States as the fava bean, is a large, flat, vivid-green legume that grows a few to a thick, cushioned pod. Among the oldest cultivated crops on earth, it has a creamy bite and a fresh, nutty, lightly sweet flavor edged with gentle bitterness. Fava beans are an excellent source of plant protein, fiber, folate, iron, and manganese. Fresh favas are usually double-shelled, popped first from the pod and then from the waxy skin around each bean, before they are boiled, sauteed in olive oil, or smashed onto toast; dried favas simmer into hearty stews and get ground for falafel and the Egyptian breakfast ful medames.
One important caution: people with the inherited condition favism can react badly to them and must steer clear. Choose pods that are firm and plump rather than bulging and leathery, and store fresh fava beans in the refrigerator, using them within a few days.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beans, fava, in pod, raw?
There are 88 calories in 100 g of Beans, fava, in pod, raw, or about 5 calories in 1 pod (6 g).
How much protein is in Beans, fava, in pod, raw?
Beans, fava, in pod, raw contains 7.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Beans, fava, in pod, raw?
Beans, fava, in pod, raw has 17.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Beans, fava, in pod, raw?
Beans, fava, in pod, raw provides 0.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Beans, fava, in pod, raw a good source of?
Beans, fava, in pod, raw is an excellent source of Copper (45% DV), Folate (B9) (37% DV), Manganese (29% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV) and a good source of Protein, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1) and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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