Calories in Broadbeans, immature seeds, raw
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Broadbeans, immature seeds, raw contains 72 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (109 g) provides about 78 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from protein and 7% 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 37% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 24% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 14% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 72 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.6 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.14 g | 0.7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 5.6 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A ? | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 33 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.086 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 96 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium ? | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus ? | 95 mg | 8% |
| Potassium ? | 250 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.58 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.074 mg | 8% |
| Manganese ? | 0.32 mg | 14% |
| Selenium I | 1.2 µg | 2% |
% 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 63%
- Fat 7%
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
- Protein5.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber4.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.14 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium50 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water81 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.017 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.31 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.056 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.21 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.25 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.43 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.37 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.043 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.077 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.23 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.2 g |
| Valine ? | 0.27 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.46 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.13 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.23 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.63 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.86 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.23 g |
| Proline ? | 0.25 g |
| Serine ? | 0.25 g |
Individual fatty acids (7)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.12 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 81 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.1 g |
| Energy ? | 301 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 350 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 96 µg |
Other forms of Broadbeans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 62 | 4.8 g | 10.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 62 | 4.8 g | 10.1 g | 0.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambsquarters, raw Raw | 43 | 4.2 g | 7.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Artichokes, (globe or french), raw Raw | 47 | 3.3 g | 10.5 g | 0.15 g |
| Dandelion greens, raw Raw | 45 | 2.7 g | 9.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Brussels sprouts, raw Raw | 43 | 3.4 g | 9 g | 0.3 g |
| Sweet potato leaves, raw Raw | 42 | 2.5 g | 8.8 g | 0.51 g |
| Potatoes, raw, skin Raw | 58 | 2.6 g | 12.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Kale, raw Raw | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Lotus root, raw Raw | 74 | 2.6 g | 17.2 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw broadbeans?
100 g of raw broadbeans has 72 kcal. 1 cup (109 g): about 78 kcal. 1 broadbean (8 g): about 6 kcal.
How much protein is in raw broadbeans?
Raw broadbeans contains 5.6 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.1 g in 1 cup (109 g). About 30% 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 broadbeans?
Raw broadbeans has 11.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.2 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw broadbeans?
Raw broadbeans contains 0.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.14 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw broadbeans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (37% DV), Folate (B9) (24% DV), Thiamin (B1) (14% DV), manganese (14% DV) and iron (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw broadbeans?
100 g contains 50 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does broadbeans have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, broadbeans, immature seeds, raw has 72 kcal, while broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 62 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 170377. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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