Fava Beans (Broad Beans, Horse Beans) Nutrition

Broad Beans

Fava beans, also known by other names, such as broad beans, faba beans, and Vicia faba, belong to the family of pea and beans, which is Fabaceae. They come in various forms and varieties, including in pods, dried, canned, and frozen. 

They have been a popular part of the Middle Eastern diet, mainly because of their rich protein content; but have gained widespread attention all over the world for their slightly sweet and earthy flavor, and of course, the health benefits, which we will learn about in detail below.

Nutrition of Broad Beans

"Nutrition value per 100 g"

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
	Calories
Calories	461.0 KJ	5%
From Carbohydrates	336.0 KJ	~
From Fat	13.8 KJ	~
From Protein	111.0 KJ	~
	Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate	19.7 g	7%
Dietary Fiber	5.4 g	22%
Starch	~	~
Sugars	1.8 g	~
	Fats & Fatty Acids
Fat	0.4 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.1 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1 g	~
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g	~
Omega-3	12.0 mg	~
Omega-6	152.0 mg	~
	Protein & Amino Acids
Protein	7.6 g	15%
Tryptophan	72.0 mg	~
Threonine	270.0 mg	~
Isoleucine	306.0 mg	~
Leucine	572.0 mg	~
Lysine	486.0 mg	~
Methionine	62.0 mg	~
Cystine	97.0 mg	~
Phenylalanine	321.0 mg	~
Tyrosine	241.0 mg	~
Valine	338.0 mg	~
Arginine	702.0 mg	~
Histidine	193.0 mg	~
Alanine	311.0 mg	~
Aspartic Acid	849.0 mg	~
Glutamic Acid	1291.0 mg	~
Glycine	319.0 mg	~
Proline	320.0 mg	~
Serine	348.0 mg	~
Hydroxyproline	~	~
	Vitamins
Vitamin A	15.0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.3 mg	5%
Vitamin D	~	~
Vitamin E	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin K	2.9 mcg	4%
Thiamin	0.1 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.1 mg	5%
Niacin	0.7 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	4%
Folate	104.0 mcg	26%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid	0.2 mg	2%
Choline	30.6 mg	~
Betaine	0.0 mg	~
	Minerals
Calcium	36.6 mg	4%
Iron	1.5 mg	8%
Magnesium	43.0 mg	11%
Phosphorus	125.0 mg	12%
Potassium	268.0 mg	8%
Sodium	5.0 mg	0%
Zinc	1.0 mg	7%
Copper	0.3 mg	13%
Manganese	0.4 mg	21%
Selenium	2.6 mcg	4%
Fluoride	0.0 mcg	~
	Sterols
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	0.0 mg	~
	Other Constituents
Water	71.5 g	~
Ash	0.8 g	~
Caffeine	0.0 mg	~
Theobromine	0.0 mg	~
Alcohol	0.0 g	~

Health Benefits of Broad Beans

• Treat the Symptoms of Parkinson’s
• Improve Bone Health
• May Prevent Birth Defects
• May Help Fight Anemia
• Manage Blood Pressure
• May Promote Weight Loss
• Boost Immunity
• Help Lower Cholesterol Levels
• Help in Diabetes
• boost energy