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Fava beans (in pod, raw)
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Fava beans (in pod, raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 126 g

Calories
111
6%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    10g
    29% of calories
  • Carbs
    22g
    65% of calories
  • Fat
    0.9g
    6% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Fava beans (in pod, raw) (1 cup, 126 g) has 111 calories, with 10 g of protein, 22 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (65% of calories). It is high in protein (20% DV), dietary fiber (34% DV) and Vitamin K (43% DV).

Per 100 g
88cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
9g
Net carbs
13g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
9.5g
12 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein20%
  • Dietary fiber34%
  • Vitamin K43%
  • Riboflavin (B2)28%
  • Folate (B9)47%
  • Iron24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E10%
  • Thiamine14%
  • Niacin18%
  • Vitamin B610%
  • Magnesium10%
  • Zinc11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (126 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A21 μg
2%
Vitamin C5 mg
5%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
10%
Vitamin K52 μg
43%
Thiamine0.2 mg
14%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
28%
Niacin3 mg
18%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
10%
Folate (B9)186 μg
47%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg
6%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium47 mg
5%
Iron2 mg
24%
Potassium418 mg
9%
Magnesium42 mg
10%
Phosphorus163 mg
23%
Zinc1 mg
11%
Copper1 mg
56%
Manganese1 mg
36%
Selenium1 μg
2%
Full breakdown · 10 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Beta carotene247 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Lycopene0 μg—
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.4 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Theobromine0 mg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 111 calories

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

  • 21min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 13min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 9min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 16min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Fava beans (in pod, raw)?

One serving of Fava beans (in pod, raw) (1 cup) has 111 calories, which works out to 88 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Fava beans (in pod, raw) high in protein?

It provides a solid 10 g of protein per serving (20% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% 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 Fava beans (in pod, raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Fava beans (in pod, raw)?

32 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Fava beans (in pod, raw)?

12 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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