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Fava beans Calories
Good source of plant protein and fiber
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Fava beans Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
88
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
18.7g
· 67%
Protein
7.6g
· 27%
Fat
0.7g
· 6%
Fiber
5.4g
Fava beans Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Folate
104µg · 26% DV
B3
1.5mg · 9% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
125mg · 18% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Magnesium
43mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Fava beans Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Fava beans Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Fava beans Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Fava beans Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Fava beans Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.31g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.