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Broadbeans (fava beans) Facts

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Broadbeans (fava beans) Nutritional Value

Legumes ” Broadbean ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 100 g
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

Weight of Beans – 1 cup = 170 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	110	5.5%
Protein	g	7.60	15.2%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.40	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	19.65	%
Fiber, total dietary	g
Total Sugars	g	1.82
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	36	%
Iron, Fe	mg	1.50	8.3%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	43	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	125	%
Potassium, K	mg	268	%
Sodium, Na	mg	241	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	1.01	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.259	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.421	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	2.6	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.3	%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.097	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.089	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.711	%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.157	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.072	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	104	26%
Choline	mg	30.6
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg		%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.02	0.06%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0.0
Vitamin D	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	µg	2.9	3.6%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.066	0.3%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.079
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.164
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	9

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Broadbeans (fava beans) Nutritional Value

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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