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