Beans & legumes

Fava beans, canned

Fava beans, canned has 71 calories per 100 g, with 5.5 g protein, 12.4 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat. A typical portion (1 cup, 256 g) has 182 calories.

71kcal · per 100 g297 kJ
  • Protein5.5 g
  • Carbs12.4 g
  • Fat0.2 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat0.2 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium453 mg20%
Total carbohydrate12.4 g5%
Dietary fiber3.7 g13%
Total sugars—
Protein5.5 g11%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium26 mg2%
Iron1 mg6%
Potassium242 mg5%
Magnesium32 mg8%
Vitamin A (RAE)1 µg0%
Vitamin C1.8 mg2%
Folate (DFE)33 µg8%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water80.3 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • A good source of fiber and protein (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • Low in saturated fat and cholesterol (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 7.7 g protein per 100 kcal.
  • 8.7 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 3.7 g fiber).

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.