Curried Fava Beans⏱ 65 min total

Curried Fava Beans

Per 1 serving · 573 g · 20 ingredients

Calories
497
25%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    18g
    14% of calories
  • Carbs
    81g
    63% of calories
  • Fat
    14g
    24% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Curried Fava Beans (573 g) has 497 calories, with 18 g of protein, 81 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (63% of calories). It is high in protein (35% DV), dietary fiber (56% DV) and Vitamin A (63% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 31% and 32% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
87cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.6g
Net carbs
65g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
16g
11 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein35%
  • Dietary fiber56%
  • Vitamin A63%
  • Vitamin C52%
  • Vitamin K31%
  • Thiamine33%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E17%
  • Choline10%
  • Calcium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium31%
  • Saturated fat32%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    Cook the rice according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    In a food processor, blend the onion, garlic, and ginger until smooth.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the onion/garlic/ginger paste, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Stir in the spices, then add the carrots and water. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes until the carrots are tender.

  5. 5

    Add the fava beans, tomatoes, peas, and coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve the curry over the cooked rice.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (573 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A568 μg
63%
Vitamin C47 mg
52%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
17%
Vitamin K37 μg
31%
Thiamine0.4 mg
33%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
22%
Niacin6 mg
39%
Vitamin B61 mg
49%
Folate (B9)135 μg
34%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
26%
Choline54 mg
10%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium139 mg
14%
Iron5 mg
67%
Potassium1,136 mg
24%
Magnesium176 mg
42%
Phosphorus431 mg
62%
Zinc3 mg
31%
Copper0.5 mg
51%
Manganese3 mg
150%
Selenium17 μg
30%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene2,183 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene5,701 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride4 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene1,159 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose7 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 497 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 94min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 60min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 41min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 70min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Curried Fava Beans?

One serving of Curried Fava Beans (1 serving) has 497 calories, which works out to 87 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Curried Fava Beans high in protein?

It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (35% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Curried Fava Beans keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 65 g of net carbs and 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Curried Fava Beans?

718 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Curried Fava Beans?

11 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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