Fava Beans
Fava beans also known as the broad beans.
Fava beans are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. It is also a good source of dietary fibre, protein, phosphorus, copper and manganese, and a very good source of folate.
It’s a fine source of minerals like iron, copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium. At 1062 mg or 23% of daily recommended levels, fava is one of the highest plant sources of potassium.
| Nutritional Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 100g |
| Calories | 71 |
| Calories from fat | 2 |
| *Daily Value (%) | |
| Total Fat 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat 0 g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat 0 g | – |
| Monounsaturated fat 0.6 g | – |
| Trans fat 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | – |
| Sodium 453 mg | 19% |
| Potassium 0 mg | – |
| Total Carbohydrates 12 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber 4 g | 15% |
| Sugar 0 g | – |
| Protein 5 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3% |
| Calcium | 3% |
| Iron | 6% |