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Fava beans calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of fava beans contains 88 calories, with 7.9 g of protein, 17.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.7 g of fat. It provides 7.5 g of fiber and 9.2 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 29% Carbs 65% Fat 6%
How fava beans compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fava beans | 88 kcal | 7.9 g | 17.6 g | 0.7 g |
| Sprouted mature peas, cooked, boiled | 98 kcal | 7.1 g | 17.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Navy bean sprouts, cooked | 78 kcal | 7.1 g | 15 g | 0.8 g |
| Peas | 84 kcal | 5.4 g | 15.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Grape leaves | 93 kcal | 5.6 g | 17.3 g | 2.1 g |
Nutrition facts for fava beans
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal |
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.6 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 7.5 g |
| Sugar | 9.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in fava beans
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 44% |
| Vitamin K | 40.9 µg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.66 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 129 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common fava beans servings
How many calories in a portion of fava beans — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pod (6 g) | 5.3 kcal | 0.5 g | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 88 kcal | 8 g | 18 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup (126 g) | 111 kcal | 10 g | 22 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fava beans?
Fava beans has 88 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in fava beans?
Fava beans contains 7.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in fava beans?
Fava beans contains 9.2 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
How much fiber does fava beans have?
Fava beans has 7.5 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these fava beans calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168574 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
