Vegetables
Fava beans: calories and nutrition
Fava beans: 72 calories per 100 g. A 109 g portion (1 cup) has 78 calories, 6.1 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat.
The numbers above are for: Raw, fresh.
At a glance
- Protein makes up 31% of its calories (5.6 g per 100 g), which makes it a strong protein source.
- 4.2 g of fiber per 100 g.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 | |
| Protein | 5.6 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | g |
| Fiber | 4.2 g | g |
| Fat | 0.6 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | g |
| Sodium | 50 mg | mg |
Every kind of fava beans, per 100 g
How the numbers change with the cut, the variety and the cooking.
| Kind | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw, fresh | 72 | 5.6 | 12 | 0.6 |
| Raw, in pod | 88 | 7.9 | 18 | 0.7 |
| Boiled, dry | 110 | 7.6 | 20 | 0.4 |
| Boiled, fresh | 62 | 4.8 | 10 | 0.5 |
| Boiled, dry, with salt | 110 | 7.6 | 20 | 0.4 |
| Boiled, fresh, with salt | 62 | 4.8 | 10 | 0.5 |
| Dry (uncooked) | 341 | 26 | 58 | 1.5 |
| Canned, with liquid | 71 | 5.5 | 12 | 0.2 |
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015, Health Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in a 109 g portion of fava beans?
78 calories in 109 g. Per 100 g: 72 calories.
How much protein is in fava beans?
5.6 g per 100 g, or 6.1 g in a 109 g portion.
How many carbs are in fava beans?
12 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
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