Fava beans, fresh, raw
Fava beans, fresh, raw has 72 calories per 100 g, with 5.6 g protein, 11.7 g carbohydrates and 0.6 g fat. A typical portion (1 cup, 109 g) has 78 calories.
72kcal · per 100 g301 kJ
- Protein5.6 g
- Carbs11.7 g
- Fat0.6 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Total sugars | — | |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 33 mg | 37% |
| Folate (DFE) | 96 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Water | 81 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
- High in vitamin C and folate — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
- A good source of fiber, protein and iron (10–19% DV per 100 g).
- Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
- 7.8 g protein per 100 kcal.
- 7.5 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 4.2 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.