
Cortas Cooked Fava Beans nutrition facts
Per ½ cup · 125 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g38% of calories
- Carbs16g55% of calories
- Fat1g8% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cortas Cooked Fava Beans (½ cup, 125 g) has 120 calories, with 11 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in protein (22% DV) and iron (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 20% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein22%
- Iron25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium20%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ½ cup (125 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 75 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 120 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 23minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 17minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cortas Cooked Fava Beans?
One serving of Cortas Cooked Fava Beans (½ cup) has 120 calories, which works out to 96 calories per 100 g. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Cortas Cooked Fava Beans high in protein?
Yes. It has 11 g of protein per serving, and 38% of its calories come from protein (9.2 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Cortas Cooked Fava Beans keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cortas Cooked Fava Beans?
460 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Cortas Cooked Fava Beans?
2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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