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Nutritional Profile of Cooked Fava Beans (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
We got 41 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cooked Fava Beans (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for two nutrients.
These are
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for four additional nutrients:
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Legumes and Legume Products) shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for two nutrients.
These are
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for 16 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin A, RAE (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cooked Fava Beans (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
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.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cooked Fava Beans (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
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 Cooked Fava Beans (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Cooked Fava Beans (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Cooked Fava Beans (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
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 Cooked Fava Beans (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
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: Cooked Fava Beans (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
In food category: Legumes and Legume Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 18.1 g | 5.1 g | 169 | 1205 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5 g | 1.4 g | 81 | 198 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 1.7 g | 476.3 mg | 148 | 1508 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 3.2 g | 896.7 mg | 64 | 1294 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.2 g | 904.6 mg | 72 | 861 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 1.1 g | 303.3 mg | 119 | 1832 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 7.8 g | 2.2 g | 86 | 975 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 50 | 709 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 91 | 1149 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 769 mg | 218 mg | 112 | 1517 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 244 mg | 69.2 mg | 120 | 1447 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 3.1 g | 880 mg | 60 | 1256 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 62 | 956 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 48 | 444 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2.8 g | 795.2 mg | 64 | 841 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 385 mg | 109.1 mg | 72 | 571 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 7 g | 2 g | 224 | 920 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 96 µg | 27.2 µg | 107 | 359 |
| Folate, food | 96 µg | 27.2 µg | 105 | 193 |
| Folate, total | 96 µg | 27.2 µg | 105 | 287 |
| Niacin | 655 µg | 185.7 µg | 152 | 1891 |
| Riboflavin | 82 µg | 23.2 µg | 122 | 729 |
| Thiamin | 89 µg | 25.2 µg | 169 | 795 |
| Vitamin B6 | 66 µg | 18.7 µg | 202 | 915 |
| Vitamin C | 300 µg | 85 µg | 78 | 620 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 880 µg | 249.5 µg | 87 | 555 |
| beta-Carotene | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 95 | 1158 |
| Phylloquinone | 11.4 µg | 3.2 µg | 72 | 808 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 56 | 712 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 135 | 514 |
| Copper, Cu | 239 µg | 67.8 µg | 148 | 610 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.4 mg | 396.9 µg | 206 | 781 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 97 | 289 |
| Phosphorus, P | 115 mg | 32.6 mg | 157 | 549 |
| Potassium, K | 247 mg | 70 mg | 213 | 651 |
| Selenium, Se | 2.4 µg | 0.7 µg | 88 | 670 |
| Sodium, Na | 215 mg | 61 mg | 161 | 934 |
| Zinc, Zn | 930 µg | 263.7 µg | 131 | 821 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 28.2 mg | 8 mg | 145 | 874 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 65.9 g | 18.7 g | 178 | 1158 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 167 kcal | 47.3 kcal | 107 | 521 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cooked Fava Beans (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz, Dry, Yield After Cooking | 70.0 g | 2.5 oz |
| 1 Cup | 180.0 g | 6.3 oz |
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| Fava Beans | No of Nutrients |
(Drained, Made With Fat) | 41 |
(Made With Fat) | 41 |
(Made Without Fat) | 40 |
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