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Source of fiber and plant protein
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Pasta with broad beans (220 g) has 319 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 55.2 g of carbs, 12.8 g of protein, 5.9 g of fat and 7.5 g of fiber. Its 29.7 µg of Selenium covers 54% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
319
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
55.2g
· 20% DV
Protein
12.8g
· 26% DV
Fat
5.9g
· 8% DV
Fiber
7.5g
· 27% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 16% · Fat 16%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 319 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.84 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 231 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 319 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 140 g | 203 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 261 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 280 g | 406 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 435 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 360 g | 522 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 400 g | 580 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Cook the pasta and broad beans separately, then toss them with olive oil, garlic, herbs and a little pasta water. Lemon adds brightness, while keeping the beans intact gives the dish a better texture.
Yes, frozen broad beans work well in pasta with broad beans and can usually be cooked straight from frozen. Cook them until tender, drain them, and add them near the end so they do not break apart.
Peel large, mature broad beans if their skins feel tough; the skins can stay chewy after cooking. Small, tender beans may not need peeling. Briefly blanching the beans and cooling them makes their skins easier to remove.
A light olive-oil sauce with garlic, lemon and fresh herbs pairs well with pasta with broad beans. A little pasta water helps the sauce coat the ingredients, while a heavy sauce can mask the beans’ fresh, earthy flavor.
Mint, parsley and dill all complement pasta with broad beans. Mint gives it a fresh, distinctive flavor, while parsley is milder; add delicate herbs near the end of cooking to preserve their aroma.
Short shapes such as fusilli, orecchiette or penne are practical for pasta with broad beans because they hold the beans and sauce in each bite. Long pasta also works, though the beans may be harder to gather with the noodles.
Yes, but dried broad beans need more preparation than fresh or frozen ones. Soak them and cook them until completely tender before combining them with the pasta; otherwise, they may remain firm while the pasta is ready.
Cheese is optional in pasta with broad beans. A little grated hard cheese adds a savory, salty note, but lemon and herbs can provide plenty of flavor on their own. Taste before salting if you use cheese.
Yes, pasta with broad beans can be served cold as a pasta salad. Use a little extra dressing because chilled pasta absorbs it, and add fresh herbs just before serving so they stay fragrant.
Store leftover pasta with broad beans in a covered container in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly. The pasta may absorb the sauce as it sits, so loosen it with a splash of water or olive oil before reheating.
Vitamins
Folate
105.6µg · 26% DV
B1
0.26mg · 22% DV
B3
2.97mg · 19% DV
Biotin
4.62µg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Manganese
0.92mg · 40% DV
Copper
0.35mg · 39% DV
Phosphorus
202mg · 29% DV
Potassium ⭐
407mg · 12% DV
Sodium
231mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 319 calories in 1 serving (medium) (220 g):
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Pasta with broad beans pairs pasta with tender broad beans, also called fava beans. Recipes vary: some use fresh beans, while others use dried ones, often with olive oil, onion or herbs. It is a simple, Mediterranean-style combination rather than a dish with one fixed recipe or origin.
Serve it warm as a lunch or supper, perhaps with a crisp salad; in Turkey, it may also be accompanied by yoghurt. The beans bring a gentle, earthy sweetness and a soft, substantial texture. This is a source of fibre and plant protein, with 3.4 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter plate, go easy on the oil and add lemon and fresh herbs.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.