Calories in Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw

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Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw contains 341 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (9.4 g) provides about 32 kcal.

Roughly 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.

100 g provides 106% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 92% of the Daily Value for copper and 71% of the Daily Value for manganese.

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.

341kcal per 100 g
26.1 gprotein
58.3 gcarbohydrates
1.5 gfat
32kcal in 1 tbsp (9.4 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 341 kcal
Total fat ? 1.5 g 2%
Saturated fat ? 0.25 g 1%
Trans fat Z 0 g
Cholesterol ? 0 mg 0%
Sodium ? 13 mg 0.6%
Total carbohydrates C 58.3 g 21%
Dietary fiber ? 25 g 89%
Total sugars C 5.7 g
Protein ? 26.1 g 52%
Vitamin A C 3 µg0.3%
Vitamin C ? 1.4 mg2%
Vitamin D Z 0 µg0%
Vitamin E C 0.05 mg0.3%
Vitamin K M 9 µg8%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.56 mg46%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.33 mg26%
Niacin (B3) ? 2.8 mg18%
Pantothenic acid (B5) ? 0.98 mg20%
Vitamin B6 ? 0.37 mg22%
Folate (B9) C 423 µg106%
Vitamin B12 ? 0 µg0%
Choline C 95.8 mg17%
Calcium ? 103 mg8%
Iron ? 6.7 mg37%
Magnesium ? 192 mg46%
Phosphorus ? 421 mg34%
Potassium ? 1,062 mg23%
Zinc ? 3.1 mg29%
Copper ? 0.82 mg92%
Manganese ? 1.6 mg71%
Selenium C 8.2 µg15%

% 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: 30%Carbohydrates: 66%Fat: 4%341kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 30%
  • Carbohydrates 66%
  • Fat 4%

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

Folate (B9)106%Copper92%Manganese71%Thiamin (B1)46%Magnesium46%Iron37%Phosphorus34%Zinc29%Riboflavin (B2)26%Potassium23%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein26.1 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
  • Fiber25 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
  • Sugars5.7 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
  • Fat1.5 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
  • Saturated fat0.25 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
  • Sodium13 mgbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal7.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water11 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?0.63 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan ?0.25 g
Threonine ?0.93 g
Isoleucine ?1.1 g
Leucine ?2 g
Lysine ?1.7 g
Methionine ?0.21 g
Cystine ?0.33 g
Phenylalanine ?1.1 g
Tyrosine ?0.83 g
Valine ?1.2 g
Arginine ?2.4 g
Histidine ?0.66 g
Alanine ?1.1 g
Aspartic acid ?2.9 g
Glutamic acid ?4.4 g
Glycine ?1.1 g
Proline ?1.1 g
Serine ?1.2 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ?0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ?0 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?0.58 g
SFA 4:0 ?0 g
SFA 6:0 ?0 g
SFA 8:0 ?0 g
SFA 10:0 ?0 g
SFA 12:0 ?0.004 g
SFA 14:0 ?0.002 g
SFA 16:0 ?0.2 g
SFA 18:0 ?0.031 g
MUFA 18:1 ?0.3 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0.046 g
PUFA 20:4 ?0 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.002 g
PUFA 18:4 ?0 g
MUFA 20:1 ?0 g
MUFA 22:1 ?0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ?0 g
Carotenoids (7)
Beta-carotene M32 µg
Lycopene Z0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin Z0 µg
Retinol Z0 µg
Carotene, alpha Z0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z0 IU
Cryptoxanthin, beta Z0 µg
Sterols (1)
Phytosterols ?124 mg
Other components (11)
Water ?11 g
Alcohol ?0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash ?3.1 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy C1,425 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C53 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?423 µg
Vitamin E, added Z0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added Z0 µg

Other forms of Broadbeans (fava beans)

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked 110 7.6 g 19.7 g 0.4 g
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned Canned 71 5.5 g 12.4 g 0.22 g
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked 110 7.6 g 19.7 g 0.4 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, raw Raw 333 23.6 g 60 g 0.83 g
Beans, kidney, royal red, mature seeds, raw Raw 329 25.3 g 58.3 g 0.45 g
Beans, kidney, california red, mature seeds, raw Raw 330 24.4 g 59.8 g 0.25 g
Hyacinth beans, mature seeds, raw Raw 344 23.9 g 60.7 g 1.7 g
Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, raw Raw 335 23 g 60.1 g 1.2 g
Peas, green, split, mature seeds, raw Raw 364 23.1 g 61.6 g 3.9 g
Beans, yellow, mature seeds, raw Raw 345 22 g 60.7 g 2.6 g
Beans, small white, mature seeds, raw Raw 336 21.1 g 62.3 g 1.2 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in raw broadbeans (fava beans)?

100 g of raw broadbeans (fava beans) has 341 kcal. 1 tbsp (9.4 g): about 32 kcal. 1 cup (150 g): about 512 kcal.

Is raw broadbeans (fava beans) high in protein?

Raw broadbeans (fava beans) contains 26.1 g of protein per 100 g (52% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.5 g in 1 tbsp (9.4 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.9 g).

How many carbs are in raw broadbeans (fava beans)?

Raw broadbeans (fava beans) has 58.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 25 g of fiber and 5.7 g of sugars.

How much fat is in raw broadbeans (fava beans)?

Raw broadbeans (fava beans) contains 1.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.25 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does raw broadbeans (fava beans) contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (106% DV), copper (92% DV), manganese (71% DV), Thiamin (B1) (46% DV) and magnesium (46% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in raw broadbeans (fava beans)?

100 g contains 13 mg of sodium, 0.6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does broadbeans (fava beans) have the same nutrition raw and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw has 341 kcal, while broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt has 110 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 175205. 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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