Broad beans, also known as fava beans, have thick and elongated pods. Broad bean pods are bumpy, fibrous, leathery in texture with a downy coating. Fava beans / broad beans pods are inedible.
Broad beans pods contain plump, oval shaped, curved and flat green beans, which are covered in a white translucent edible skin. Fava beans are starchy texture and have a sweet and nutty flavor profile. When cooked, fava beans become soft and tender.
Fava beans have an average length of 0.5 – 1 cm.
Scientific name of Broadbeans / Fava Beans
Vicia faba
Other names of Broadbeans / Fava Beans
- Fava bean
- Faba bean
- Pigeon bean
- Bell bean
- English bean
- Horse bean
Nutrition facts of ABroadbeans / Fava Beans
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.6 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 5.6 | GRAM | 11% |
| Carbohydrate | 11.7 | GRAM | 4% |
Calories by source in Broadbeans / Fava Beans:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Broadbeans / Fava Beans = 66%
- Calories by fat in Broadbeans / Fava Beans = 7%
- Calories by protein in Broadbeans / Fava Beans = 27%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Broadbeans / Fava Beans:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Broadbeans / Fava Beans = 67%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Broadbeans / Fava Beans = 30%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Broadbeans / Fava Beans = 3%
Detailed vitamin profile of Broadbeans / Fava Beans, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Broadbeans / Fava Beans, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Broadbeans / Fava Beans
- Select broad beans which feel heavy for their size and plump in texture
- Select broad beans pods with slight bronzing
Availability of Broadbeans / Fava Beans
- Dried broad beans / fava beans are available round the year
- Fresh borad bean / fava bean depends on the geographical region where it is cultivated
- UK – Broad bean / Fava bean season ranges from June – September
- India – Broad bean / Fava bean season ranges from October – February
How to store Broadbeans / Fava Beans
- Fresh fava beans / broad bean pods can be stored in crisper section of the fridge, covered or wrapped in a plastic bag, for uot a week.
Complete nutrition facts of Broadbeans / Fava Beans
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