Table of Contents
Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Broad Beans (Fava)"
| Food Name: Broad Beans (Fava) | |
| Food Group: Beans and Lentils | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 110 | Protein (g): 8 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 20 | Sugars (g): 2 |
| Fiber (g): 5 | Net Carbs (g): 14 |
| Water (g): 72 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 79 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 164 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 12 | Omega-6 (mg): 152 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 15 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 3 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 104 | Food Folate (mcg): 104 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 104 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 36 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 43 | Phosphorus (mg): 125 |
| Potassium (mg): 268 | Sodium (mg): 5 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 3 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 72 | Threonine (mg): 270 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 306 | Leucine (mg): 572 |
| Lysine (mg): 486 | Methionine (mg): 62 |
| Cystine (mg): 97 | Phenylalanine (mg): 321 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 241 | Valine (mg): 338 |
| Arginine (mg): 702 | Histidine (mg): 193 |
| Alanine (mg): 311 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 849 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 1291 | Glycine (mg): 319 |
| Proline (mg): 320 | Serine (mg): 348 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 31 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 9 |
| PRAL Score: 1 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Broad Beans (Fava)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Broad Beans (Fava)'?
100 grams of 'Broad Beans (Fava)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 8g (around 16% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 20g (around 7% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Broad Beans (Fava)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Broad Beans (Fava)' provides around 110 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 6% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Broad Beans (Fava)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Broad Beans (Fava)' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 8g protein, 20g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Broad Beans (Fava)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Broad Beans (Fava)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 36 mg (3% DV),
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Potassium (mg): 268 mg (6% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 43 mg (10% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 125 mg (10% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 3 mcg (5% DV),
Sodium (mg): 5 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Broad Beans (Fava) in significant amounts?
'Broad Beans (Fava)' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 104 mcg (26% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 104 mcg (26% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 104 mcg (26% DV).
'Broad Beans (Fava)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 15 IU (1% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 3 mcg (3% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Broad Beans (Fava)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Broad Beans (Fava)' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.