Dried Fava Beans Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Dried Fava Beans benefits and place in a balanced diet

• A 100 g portion provides approximately 341 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
• Its approximately 11 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
• Its approximately 25 g of dietary fiber per 100 g contributes to fiber intake; a fiber-containing diet can support normal bowel function and fullness.
• About 1.4 mg of vitamin C per 100 g contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and the absorption of iron from plant foods.
• About 9 µg of vitamin K per 100 g contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of normal bones.
• Its recorded folate content contributes to normal blood formation, cell division and homocysteine metabolism.
• About 0.366 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
• About 103 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
• About 1,060 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
• About 192 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
• About 6.7 mg of iron per 100 g contributes to normal red-blood-cell and haemoglobin formation and oxygen transport. Absorption of plant iron varies with the meal.
• No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of dried fava beans depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.

Dried Fava Beans nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.

How many calories are in Dried Fava Beans?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 341 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 341 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Dried Fava Beans in the kitchen

Dried Fava Beans can be used raw when food-safe or prepared by steaming, roasting, sautéing, simmering or adding to soups and salads, depending on the ingredient.