Calories in Beans, fava, in pod, raw
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Beans, fava, in pod, raw contains 88 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (126 g) provides about 111 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 29% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 45% of the Daily Value for copper, 37% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 34% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.73 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.12 g | 0.6% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 25 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.6 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber I | 7.5 g | 27% |
| Total sugars I | 9.2 g | |
| Protein M | 7.9 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A ? | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C M | 3.7 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K I | 40.9 µg | 34% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 148 µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 129 mg | 10% |
| Potassium M | 332 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper M | 0.4 mg | 45% |
| Manganese M | 0.66 mg | 29% |
| Selenium C | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 29%
- Carbohydrates 65%
- Fat 6%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.9 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber7.5 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars9.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.73 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.12 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium25 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.34 g |
Individual fatty acids (14)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.065 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.028 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.097 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 196 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 1,811 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 9 µg |
Sterols (4)
| Phytosterols M | 22 mg |
|---|---|
| Stigmasterol M | 1 mg |
| Campesterol M | 3 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 18 mg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 72.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 368 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 333 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 148 µg |
Other forms of Beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green peas, raw Raw | 81 | 5.4 g | 14.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Grape leaves, raw Raw | 93 | 5.6 g | 17.3 g | 2.1 g |
| Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw Raw | 136 | 7.2 g | 23.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw Raw | 77 | 1.6 g | 17.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw Raw | 90 | 3 g | 18.8 g | 0.35 g |
| Lima beans, immature seeds, raw Raw | 113 | 6.8 g | 20.2 g | 0.86 g |
| Shallots, raw Raw | 72 | 2.5 g | 16.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Parsnips, raw Raw | 75 | 1.2 g | 18 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw beans?
100 g of raw beans has 88 kcal. 1 cup (126 g): about 111 kcal. 1 pod (6.1 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in raw beans?
Raw beans contains 7.9 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in 1 cup (126 g). About 29% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw beans?
Raw beans has 17.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.5 g of fiber and 9.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw beans?
Raw beans contains 0.73 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.12 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (45% DV), Folate (B9) (37% DV), Vitamin K (34% DV), manganese (29% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw beans?
100 g contains 25 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beans have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beans, fava, in pod, raw has 88 kcal, while beans, baked, canned, no salt added has 105 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168574. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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