Legumes and Legume Products

Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, dry

Per 100 g of the edible portion · CNF 2026

341kcal per 100 g
26.1 gProtein
1.5 gFat
58.3 gCarbohydrate

Energy and macronutrients

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Energy341 kcal1,425 kJ—
Protein26.1 g—
Fat1.5 g2%
of which saturated0.25 g1%
Monounsaturated fat0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fat0.63 g—
Cholesterol0 mg—
Carbohydrate58.3 g—
of which sugars5.7 g6%
Fibre14.9 g53%
Sodium13 mg1%
Water11 g—

Minerals

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Potassium1,062 mg31%
Calcium103 mg8%
Magnesium192 mg46%
Phosphorus421 mg34%
Iron6.7 mg37%
Zinc3.1 mg29%
Copper0.82 mg92%
Selenium8.2 µg15%

Vitamins

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Beta-carotene32 µg—
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.05 mg0%
Vitamin K9 µg8%
Thiamin (B1)0.56 mg46%
Riboflavin (B2)0.33 mg26%
Niacin (B3)2.8 mg18%
Vitamin B60.37 mg22%
Folate423 µg106%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Vitamin C1.4 mg2%

In its food group

Position among 223 foods in “Legumes and Legume Products”
Energy341 kcal · median 149 kcal
Protein26.1 g · median 9.1 g
Fibre14.9 g · median 6.7 g
Sugars5.7 g · median 2.1 g
Saturated fat0.25 g · median 0.24 g
Salt0.03 g · median 0.13 g

87% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.

Legumes and Legume Products: nutrient values →

Richest in

Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
  • Folate423 µg · 106%
  • Copper0.82 mg · 92%
  • Fibre14.9 g · 53%
  • Thiamin (B1)0.56 mg · 46%
  • Magnesium192 mg · 46%

Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026 · contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada.