Broad Bean · Vicia faba

Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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17%

340 kcal Calories

52%

26.1 g Protein

21%

58.3 g Carbs

1.5 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 39/100

How many beneficial nutrients Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, 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 Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

340 kcal / serving

66% from carbs

Carbs 66%

58.3 g per serving
Fat 4%

1.5 g per serving
Protein 30%

26.1 g per serving

What Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, 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).

Folate (B9)106% Copper92% Dietary Fiber89% Manganese71% Protein52% Thiamin (B1)46% Magnesium46% Iron37% Phosphorus34% Zinc29% Niacin (B3)18% Choline17% Selenium15%

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	58.3 g	21%
Dietary Fiber	25.0 g	89%
Total Sugars	5.7 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	1.5 g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.3 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.6 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	46.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	581.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	4.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	204.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	31.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	297.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	581.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	26.1 g	52%
Histidine	664.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	1,053.0 mg	—
Leucine	1,964.0 mg	—
Lysine	1,671.0 mg	—
Methionine	213.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	1,103.0 mg	—
Threonine	928.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	247.0 mg	—
Valine	1,161.0 mg	—
Alanine	1,070.0 mg	—
Arginine	2,411.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	2,916.0 mg	—
Cystine	334.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	4,437.0 mg	—
Glycine	1,095.0 mg	—
Proline	1,099.0 mg	—
Serine	1,195.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	827.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	3.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	1.4 mg	2%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	0%
Vitamin K	9.0 mcg	8%
Thiamin (B1)	0.6 mg	46%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	26%
Niacin (B3)	2.8 mg	18%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	22%
Folate (B9)	423.0 mcg	106%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	1.0 mg	20%
Choline	95.8 mg	17%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	103.0 mg	8%
Iron	6.7 mg	37%
Magnesium	192.0 mg	46%
Phosphorus	421.0 mg	34%
Potassium	1,062.0 mg	23%
Sodium	13.0 mg	1%
Zinc	3.1 mg	29%
Copper	0.8 mg	92%
Manganese	1.6 mg	71%
Selenium	8.2 mcg	15%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	124.0 mg	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	3.1 g	—

About Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, 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 Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw?

There are 340 calories in 100 g of Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw, or about 510 calories in 1 cup (150 g).

How much protein is in Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw?

Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw contains 26.1 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw?

Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw has 58.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw?

Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw provides 1.5 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw a good source of?

Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw is an excellent source of Folate (B9) (106% DV), Copper (92% DV), Dietary Fiber (89% DV), Manganese (71% DV), Protein (52% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (46% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Choline and Selenium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.