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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Fava Beans (Raw)"
| Food Name: Fava Beans (Raw) | |
| Food Group: Beans and Lentils | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 88 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 8 | Carbohydrates (g): 18 |
| Sugars (g): 9 | Fiber (g): 8 |
| Net Carbs (g): 10 | Water (g): 73 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 104 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 342 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 30 | Omega-6 (mg): 312 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 333 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 17 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 4 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 41 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 148 | Food Folate (mcg): 148 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 148 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 37 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 33 | Phosphorus (mg): 129 |
| Potassium (mg): 332 | Sodium (mg): 25 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Manganese (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 196 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 1811 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Fava Beans (Raw)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Fava Beans (Raw)'?
100 grams of 'Fava Beans (Raw)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 8g (around 16% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 18g (around 7% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% 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 'Fava Beans (Raw)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Fava Beans (Raw)' provides around 88 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 4% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Fava Beans (Raw)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Fava Beans (Raw)' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 8g protein, 18g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Fava Beans (Raw)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Fava Beans (Raw)' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
'Fava Beans (Raw)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 37 mg (3% DV),
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Potassium (mg): 332 mg (7% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 33 mg (8% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 129 mg (10% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 25 mg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Fava Beans (Raw) in significant amounts?
'Fava Beans (Raw)' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin K (mcg): 41 mcg (34% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 148 mcg (37% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 148 mcg (37% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 148 mcg (37% DV).
'Fava Beans (Raw)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 17 mcg (2% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 333 IU (11% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 4 mg (4% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 mg (13% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Fava Beans (Raw)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Fava Beans (Raw)' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.