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Fava beans raw nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Fava beans raw

Fava beans raw
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
The GI of frozen, then microwaved fava beans is 63.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
79 (high)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 341 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 33 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -0.3 (alkaline)
TOP 7% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 93% of foods
TOP 7% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 93% of foods
TOP 8% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 92% of foods
TOP 11% Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 89% of foods
TOP 11% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 89% of foods

Fava beans raw calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 341
Calories in 1 cup 512 150 g
Calories in 1 tbsp 32 9.4 g

Fava beans raw Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
The GI of frozen, then microwaved fava beans is 63.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
79

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 251% 137% 180% 94% 1.7% 86% 275% 212% 45%
Calcium: 309mg of 1,000mg 31%
Iron: 20mg of 8mg 251%
Magnesium: 576mg of 420mg 137%
Phosphorus: 1263mg of 700mg 180%
Potassium: 3186mg of 3,400mg 94%
Sodium: 39mg of 2,300mg 1.7%
Zinc: 9.4mg of 11mg 86%
Copper: 2.5mg of 1mg 275%
Manganese: 4.9mg of 2mg 212%
Selenium: 25µg of 55µg 45%

Mineral chart - relative view

1062 mg
TOP 7%
6.7 mg
TOP 8%
192 mg
TOP 11%
421 mg
TOP 11%
0.82 mg
TOP 17%
103 mg
TOP 22%
1.6 mg
TOP 29%
3.1 mg
TOP 29%
8.2 µg
TOP 62%
13 mg
TOP 84%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 3.2% 1% 0% 4.7% 139% 77% 53% 59% 84% 317% 0% 52% 23%
Vitamin A: 159IU of 5,000IU 3.2%
Vitamin E: 0.15mg of 15mg 1%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 4.2mg of 90mg 4.7%
Vitamin B1: 1.7mg of 1mg 139%
Vitamin B2: 1mg of 1mg 77%
Vitamin B3: 8.5mg of 16mg 53%
Vitamin B5: 2.9mg of 5mg 59%
Vitamin B6: 1.1mg of 1mg 84%
Folate: 1269µg of 400µg 317%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 287mg of 550mg 52%
Vitamin K: 27µg of 120µg 23%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.56 mg
TOP 16%
423 µg
TOP 16%
0.33 mg
TOP 22%
0.37 mg
TOP 35%
0.98 mg
TOP 36%
1.4 mg
TOP 39%
53 IU
TOP 48%
9 µg
TOP 51%
96 mg
TOP 52%
2.8 mg
TOP 52%
0.05 mg
TOP 91%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

26% 2% 57% 11% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 52%
26.1 g of 50 g
26.1 g (52% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.5 g of 65 g
1.5 g (2% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 19%
58.3 g of 300 g
58.3 g (19% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
11 g of 2,000 g
11 g (1% of DV )
Other:
3.1 g
3.1 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 265% 265% 226% 216% 239% 61% 189% 191% 285%
Tryptophan: 741mg of 280mg 265%
Threonine: 2784mg of 1,050mg 265%
Isoleucine: 3159mg of 1,400mg 226%
Leucine: 5892mg of 2,730mg 216%
Lysine: 5013mg of 2,100mg 239%
Methionine: 639mg of 1,050mg 61%
Phenylalanine: 3309mg of 1,750mg 189%
Valine: 3483mg of 1,820mg 191%
Histidine: 1992mg of 700mg 285%

Fat type information

21% 26% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g

Fiber content ratio for Fava beans raw

10% 43% 47%
Sugar: 5.7 g
Fiber: 25 g
Other: 28 g

All nutrients for Fava beans raw per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 341kcal 17% 24% 7.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 26g 62% 11% 9.3 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 1.5g 2% 70% 21.8 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2% 39% 37.9 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 33g N/A 24% 1.6 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 58g 19% 17% 2.1 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 192mg 46% 11% 1.4 times more than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 103mg 10% 22% 1.2 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 1062mg 31% 7% 7.2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 6.7mg 84% 8% 2.6 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 5.7g N/A 46% 1.6 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 25g 100% 7% 10.4 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.82mg 92% 17% 5.8 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 3.1mg 29% 29% 2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 421mg 60% 11% 2.3 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 13mg 1% 84% 37.7 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 3µg 0% 62%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0% 91% 29.2 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 1.6mg 71% 29%
Selenium 8.2µg 15% 62%
Vitamin B1 0.56mg 46% 16% 2.1 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 26% 22% 2.6 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 18% 52% 3.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.98mg 20% 36% 1.2 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 28% 35% 3.1 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 9µg 8% 51% 11.3 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Folate 423µg 106% 16% 6.9 times more than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Choline 96mg 17% 52%
Saturated Fat 0.25g 1% 75% 23.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g N/A 75% 32.3 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g N/A 56% 75.2 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0% 57% 1.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.93mg 0% 59% 1.3 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 1.1mg 0% 57% 1.2 times more than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 2mg 0% 54% 1.2 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.7mg 0% 63% 3.7 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.21mg 0% 75% 2.2 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0% 50% 1.7 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1.2mg 0% 56% 1.7 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.66mg 0% 61% 1.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 341
% Daily Value*
2.4%
Total Fat 1.5g
1.2%
Saturated Fat 0.25g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.57%
Sodium 13mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 58g
100%
Dietary Fiber 25g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 26g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 103mg 10%

Iron 6.7mg 84%

Potassium 1062mg 31%

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

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok

References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175205/nutrients

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