Fava beans (mature seeds, raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 150 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein39g30% of calories
- Carbs87g66% of calories
- Fat2.3g4% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Fava beans (mature seeds, raw) (1 cup, 150 g) has 512 calories, with 39 g of protein, 87 g of carbohydrates and 2.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (66% of calories). It is high in protein (78% DV), dietary fiber (134% DV) and thiamine (69% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein78%
- Dietary fiber134%
- Thiamine69%
- Riboflavin (B2)38%
- Niacin27%
- Vitamin B642%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K11%
- Calcium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (150 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 14 μg | 11% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 69% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 38% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 42% |
| Folate (B9) | 635 μg | 159% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 29% |
| Choline | 144 mg | 26% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 155 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 10 mg | 126% |
| Potassium | 1,593 mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 288 mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 632 mg | 90% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 43% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 137% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 106% |
| Selenium | 12 μg | 22% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 48 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Three Farmers Roasted Fava Beans380
- Three Farmers Fava Beans, Sweet Chili, Crunchy Roasted367
- Three Farmers Fava Beans, Sea Salt, Crunchy Roasted367
- Verde Valle Broad Bean341
- Fava beans (mature seeds, raw)341
- Fava beans (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted)110
- Fava beans (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, unsalted)110
Similar foods
187 calFava beans (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, salted)1 cup−324 cal
110 calThree Farmers Fava Beans, Sweet Chili, Crunchy Roasted¼ cup−401 cal
110 calThree Farmers Fava Beans, Sea Salt, Crunchy Roasted1 serving−401 cal
140 calVerde Valle Broad Bean¼ cup−371 cal- 187 calFava beans (mature seeds, cooked, boiled, unsalted)1 cup−324 cal
- 190 calThree Farmers Roasted Fava Beans½ cup−321 cal
Burning 512 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 97minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 61minCycling (moderate)
- 43minRunning (6 mph)
- 72minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Fava beans (mature seeds, raw)?
One serving of Fava beans (mature seeds, raw) (1 cup) has 512 calories, which works out to 341 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Fava beans (mature seeds, raw) high in protein?
Yes. It has 39 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.7 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Fava beans (mature seeds, raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 50 g of net carbs and 66% 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 (mature seeds, raw)?
20 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Fava beans (mature seeds, raw)?
8.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
