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Broadbeans (fava Beans) (Canned)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned

Legumes and Legume Products

Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (5.5g), fat (0.2g), and carbohydrates (12.4g) per 100g. With 71 calories per 100g, Broadbeans (fava Beans) (Canned) fits comfortably into calorie-controlled meal plans without sacrificing volume. Sodium is notably high at 453mg per 100g (20% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Fiber content sits at 3.7g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Broadbeans (fava Beans) (Canned) delivers meaningful amounts of 5 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories71KCAL
Protein5.5G
Fat0.22G
Carbs12.4G
Fiber3.7G

Calorie Distribution

74kcal
  • Protein30%5.5 g
  • Fat3%0.22 g
  • Carbs67%12.4 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water80.3G
Energy71.0KCAL
Protein5.5G
Total lipid (fat)0.22G
Carbohydrate, by difference12.4G
Fiber, total dietary3.7G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid1.8MG
Thiamin0.02MG
Riboflavin0.05MG
Niacin0.96MG
Vitamin B-60.04MG
Folate, total33.0UG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE1.0UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Calcium, Ca26.0MG
Iron, Fe1.0MG
Magnesium, Mg32.0MG
Phosphorus, P79.0MG
Potassium, K242MG
Sodium, Na453MG
Zinc, Zn0.62MG
Copper, Cu0.11MG
Manganese, Mn0.29MG
Selenium, Se1.8UG
Energy297kJ
Ash1.6G
Pantothenic acid0.12MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food33.0UG
Folate, DFE33.0UG
Retinol0UG
Vitamin A, IU10.0IU
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated0.04G
SFA 12:00.001G
SFA 14:00G
SFA 16:00.03G
SFA 18:00.004G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.04G
MUFA 16:10G
MUFA 18:10.04G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.09G
PUFA 18:20.08G
PUFA 18:30.007G
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Tryptophan0.05G
Threonine0.19G
Isoleucine0.22G
Leucine0.41G
Lysine0.35G
Methionine0.04G
Cystine0.07G
Phenylalanine0.23G
Tyrosine0.17G
Valine0.24G
Arginine0.51G
Histidine0.14G
Alanine0.22G
Aspartic acid0.61G
Glutamic acid0.93G
Glycine0.23G
Proline0.23G
Serine0.25G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cup (256g)18214g0.6g31.8g

Scaled from Broadbeans (fava Beans) (Canned)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Broadbeans (fava Beans) (Canned) is a excellent source of Sodium (20% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Broadbeans (fava Beans) (Canned) is a good source of Fiber (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
  • Broadbeans (fava Beans) (Canned) is a good source of Protein (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein

Dietary Considerations

  • At 453mg of sodium per 100g, Broadbeans (fava Beans) (Canned) should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Fiber: top 14% (#1,157 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 19% (#1,570 of 8,262)
  • Magnesium: top 22% (#1,818 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories71
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.22G0%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 453MG20%
Total Carbohydrate 12.4G5%
Dietary Fiber 3.7G13%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 5.5G11%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 26.0MG2%
Iron 1.0MG6%
Potassium 242MG5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 173754.

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