Broadbeans (fava beans) (mature seeds, raw) nutrition facts

Vicia faba

100 grams of broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw contain 341 calories, 26 g of protein, 58 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 g of fat. It is an excellent source of folate (106% DV), copper (92% DV), dietary fiber (89% DV) and manganese (71% DV). Most of its calories (66%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.

Nutrition Facts
Calories341
% Daily Value*
Total fat 1.53 g2%
Saturated fat 0.25 g1%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 13 mg1%
Total carbohydrate 58.3 g21%
Dietary fiber 25 g89%
Total sugars 5.7 g
Protein 26.1 g52%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 103 mg8%
Iron 6.7 mg37%
Potassium 1060 mg23%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Calorie breakdown

Protein 30%Carbs 66%Fat 4%
341calories
26.1 gprotein
58.3 gcarbs
1.53 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Folate106%
  • Copper92%
  • Dietary fiber89%
  • Manganese71%
  • Protein52%
  • Thiamin (B1)46%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin C1.4 mg2%
Vitamin E0.05 mg0%
Vitamin K9 µg8%
Thiamin (B1)0.56 mg46%
Riboflavin (B2)0.33 mg26%
Niacin (B3)2.83 mg18%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.98 mg20%
Vitamin B60.37 mg22%
Folate423 µg106%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Choline95.8 mg17%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium103 mg8%
Iron6.7 mg37%
Potassium1060 mg23%
Magnesium192 mg46%
Phosphorus421 mg34%
Zinc3.14 mg29%
Copper0.82 mg92%
Manganese1.63 mg71%
Selenium8.2 µg15%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat0.25 g1%
Trans fat0 g-
Monounsaturated fat0.3 g-
Polyunsaturated fat0.63 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water11 g-
Caffeine0 mg-
Alcohol0 g-

How it compares to other legumes and legume products

Per 100 gBroadbeans (fava beans) (mature seeds, raw)Category averageDifference
Calories341202+69%
Protein26.1 g13.8 g+90%
Total carbohydrate58.3 g21.8 g+167%
Total fat1.53 g7.65 g-80%
Dietary fiber25 g6.56 g+281%
Total sugars5.7 g4.05 g+41%
Sodium13 mg271 mg-95%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 175205. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.