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Fava Beans
Fava Beans provides 360 kcal per 100 g, with 2 g of sugars and 26 g of protein. That is 57% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Mixed vegetables category and comes in a 20 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (50 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 kcal | 180 kcal | 288 +25% | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 1 g | 1% | 2.7 −26% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g | 29 g | 11% | 49.2 +18% |
| Total sugars | 2 g | 1 g | 4.6 −57% | |
| Dietary fiber | 16 g | 8 g | 29% | 17.4 −8% |
| Protein | 26 g | 13 g | 26% | 16.9 +54% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.9 −95% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1326 Mixed vegetables products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 29% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 2 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Low fat
- 2 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 3 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Very low sodium
- 20 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 16 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other mixed vegetables
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Fava beans.
Product details
- Quantity
- 20 oz
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (50 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0039978116796
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fava Beans?
Fava Beans contains 360 kcal per 100 g and about 180 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (50 g)).
How much sugar is in Fava Beans?
Fava Beans has 2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Fava Beans healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Fava Beans vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 25, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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