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Nutritional Profile of Raw Fava Beans (In Pod) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 56 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Fava Beans (In Pod).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four nutrients.
These are
- Stigmasterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Campesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- beta-Sitosterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Lignoceric Acid (24:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- beta-Sitosterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Campesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Stigmasterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:
- Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Behenic Acid (22:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Arachidic Acid (20:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Fava Beans (In Pod)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Fava Beans (In Pod)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Fava Beans (In Pod)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Fava Beans (In Pod)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Fava Beans (In Pod)
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 17.6 g | 5 g | 188 | 1227 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.5 g | 2.1 g | 27 | 173 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 9.2 g | 2.6 g | 52 | 828 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 544 | 2737 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 342 mg | 97 mg | 508 | 2173 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 118 mg | 33.5 mg | 628 | 2689 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 730 mg | 207 mg | 356 | 1676 |
| Saturated Fats (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 20 | 219 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 18 | 181 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 14 | 321 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 99 | 709 |
| Lignoceric Acid (24:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 10 | 105 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 193 | 1148 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 65 mg | 18.4 mg | 538 | 2211 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 7 | 174 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 319 | 1663 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 97 mg | 27.5 mg | 542 | 2715 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 85 | 979 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 55 | 471 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 312 mg | 88.5 mg | 471 | 2082 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 279 | 926 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 2.2 g | 44 | 830 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 148 µg | 42 µg | 32 | 307 |
| Folate, food | 148 µg | 42 µg | 32 | 142 |
| Folate, total | 148 µg | 42 µg | 32 | 235 |
| Niacin | 2.3 mg | 637.9 µg | 69 | 1225 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 225 µg | 63.8 µg | 226 | 960 |
| Riboflavin | 290 µg | 82.2 µg | 59 | 521 |
| Thiamin | 133 µg | 37.7 µg | 113 | 751 |
| Vitamin B6 | 104 µg | 29.5 µg | 256 | 877 |
| Vitamin C | 3.7 mg | 1 mg | 405 | 586 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.2 mg | 328.9 µg | 170 | 527 |
| beta-Carotene | 196 µg | 55.6 µg | 633 | 970 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 88 | 176 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 1.8 mg | 513.1 µg | 182 | 220 |
| Phylloquinone | 40.9 µg | 11.6 µg | 356 | 532 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 333 IU | 94.4 IU | 255 | 714 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 17 µg | 4.8 µg | 435 | 696 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 160 | 510 |
| Copper, Cu | 402 µg | 114 µg | 42 | 459 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.6 mg | 439.4 µg | 139 | 766 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 88 | 303 |
| Manganese, Mn | 661 µg | 187.4 µg | 60 | 436 |
| Phosphorus, P | 129 mg | 36.6 mg | 41 | 535 |
| Potassium, K | 332 mg | 94.1 mg | 234 | 566 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.8 µg | 0.2 µg | 96 | 690 |
| Sodium, Na | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 423 | 1126 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 58 | 813 |
| Other Micronutrients (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| beta-Sitosterol | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 2 | 64 |
| Campesterol | 3 mg | 850.5 µg | 3 | 41 |
| Phytosterols | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 6 | 95 |
| Stigmasterol | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 3 | 34 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 72.6 g | 20.6 g | 592 | 959 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.1 g | 317.5 mg | 138 | 548 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 88 kcal | 24.9 kcal | 134 | 600 |
| KJ (Energy) | 368 kj | 104.3 kj | 132 | 814 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Fava Beans (In Pod)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Pod | 6.1 g | 0.2 oz |
| Cup | 126.0 g | 4.4 oz |
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