Fava beans (mature seeds, canned) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 256 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g30% of calories
- Carbs32g67% of calories
- Fat0.6g3% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Fava beans (mature seeds, canned) (1 cup, 256 g) has 182 calories, with 14 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (67% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), dietary fiber (34% DV) and folate (b9) (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 50% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Dietary fiber34%
- Folate (B9)21%
- Iron32%
- Magnesium20%
- Phosphorus29%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Niacin15%
- Potassium13%
- Zinc14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium50%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (256 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 84 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 67 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 82 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 202 mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 8% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.5 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 182 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 35minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 22minCycling (moderate)
- 15minRunning (6 mph)
- 26minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Fava beans (mature seeds, canned)?
One serving of Fava beans (mature seeds, canned) (1 cup) has 182 calories, which works out to 71 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Fava beans (mature seeds, canned) high in protein?
Yes. It has 14 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, canned) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 67% 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, canned)?
1160 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
