Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned

Plant foods · Legumes · Beans, lentils & peas

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Macronutrients 71 / 100 How is this scored?

Composition

Energy

Protein 5.5 g · 22 kcal/100g
Fat 0.2 g · 2 kcal/100g
Carbs 12.4 g · 50 kcal/100g
Fiber 3.7 g
Water 80 g
Total energy 71 kcal

Energy is predominantly from carbs (68%); EFSA recommends 45–60% for a balanced diet

Fat quality 67 / 100 How is this scored?
Total fat
0.2g
Saturated
0.0g
Monounsat.
0.0g
Polyunsat.
0.1g
Omega-6
0.08g

Saturated fat is 0.5% of energy, within the WHO limit of 10%.

Protein quality 96 / 100 How is this scored?
Histidine 100%
Isoleucine 100%
Leucine 100%
Lysine 100%
Methionine + Cysteine 96%
Phenylalanine + Tyrosine 100%
Threonine 100%
Tryptophan 100%
Valine 100%

Limiting amino acid is Methionine + Cysteine (96% of FAO reference). Combining with complementary protein sources raises the overall score.

Micronutrients 30 / 100 How is this scored?

Vitamins

Vitamin A 1 µg
Vitamin C 1.8 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 µg
Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg
Niacin (B3) 1.0 mg
Pantothenic (B5) 0.1 mg
Vitamin B6 0.05 mg
Folate (B9) 33 µg
Vitamin B12 0.00 µg

Minerals

Calcium 26 mg
Iron 1.0 mg
Magnesium 32 mg
Phosphorus 79 mg
Potassium 242 mg
Sodium 453 mg
Zinc 0.6 mg
Copper 0.11 mg
Manganese 0.29 mg
Selenium 1.8 µg

Provides modest amounts of tracked micronutrients. Best is Folate (B9) at 16% of EU NRV per 100 g.