Κουκιά

Vicia faba Fabaceae

Nutrition per 100g

368.0
kilojoule
Calories
7.9
gram
Protein
0.730
gram
Fat
17.6
gram
Carbs
7.5
gram
Fiber

Full Nutrition Breakdown per 100g

Other

Water 72.6 gram
Energy 88.0 kilocalorie
Energy 368.0 kilojoule
Protein 7.9 gram
Total lipid (fat) 0.730 gram
Ash 1.1 gram
Carbohydrate, by difference 17.6 gram
Fiber, total dietary 7.5 gram
Sugars, total including NLEA 9.2 gram
Calcium, Ca 37.0 milligram
Iron, Fe 1.6 milligram
Magnesium, Mg 33.0 milligram
Phosphorus, P 129.0 milligram
Potassium, K 332.0 milligram
Sodium, Na 25.0 milligram
Zinc, Zn 1.0 milligram
Copper, Cu 0.402 milligram
Manganese, Mn 0.661 milligram
Selenium, Se 0.800 microgram
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 3.7 milligram
Thiamin 0.133 milligram
Riboflavin 0.290 milligram
Niacin 2.3 milligram
Pantothenic acid 0.225 milligram
Vitamin B-6 0.104 milligram
Folate, total 148.0 microgram
Folate, food 148.0 microgram
Folate, DFE 148.0 microgram
Vitamin A, RAE 17.0 microgram
Carotene, beta 196.0 microgram
Cryptoxanthin, beta 9.0 microgram
Vitamin A, IU 333.0 International Unit
Lutein + zeaxanthin 1810.0 microgram
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.2 milligram
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 40.9 microgram
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.118 gram
SFA 12:0 0.001 gram
SFA 14:0 0.002 gram
SFA 15:0 0.002 gram
SFA 16:0 0.065 gram
SFA 17:0 0.002 gram
SFA 18:0 0.028 gram
SFA 20:0 0.010 gram
SFA 22:0 0.005 gram
SFA 24:0 0.003 gram
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.104 gram
MUFA 16:1 0.004 gram
MUFA 18:1 0.097 gram
MUFA 20:1 0.003 gram
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.342 gram
PUFA 18:2 0.312 gram
PUFA 18:3 0.030 gram
Phytosterols 22.0 milligram
Stigmasterol 1.0 milligram
Campesterol 3.0 milligram
Beta-sitosterol 18.0 milligram

Bioactive Compounds

Methanol Contains Flavanone Contains lipid Contains Sucrose Contains 2,2'-Azino-di-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline)-6-sulfonic acid Contains tannins Contains phenolic acids Contains fatty acids Contains polyphenols Contains Sodium Chloride Contains Procyanidin Contains carbohydrate Contains reactive oxygen species Contains amino acid Contains Chlorophyll Contains L-Proline Contains Potassium Cation Contains Oleic Acid Contains Levodopa Contains

Health Conditions

avoid Hypertension via Sucrose · evidence: limited
encourage Hyperuricemia via Flavanone · evidence: limited
encourage Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease via Flavanone · moderate · evidence: limited
encourage Obesity via Flavanone · moderate · evidence: limited
encourage Obesity via phenolic acids · moderate · evidence: limited
encourage Obesity via polyphenols · evidence: limited
encourage Osteoporosis via Flavanone · evidence: limited
encourage Peptic Ulcer Disease via Flavanone · evidence: limited
encourage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus via Flavanone · high · evidence: limited
encourage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus via polyphenols · evidence: limited
encourage Ulcerative Colitis via polyphenols · high · evidence: limited

Research

72 studies discovered for Κουκιά.

Extraction strategies integrated with digitalization processes for the characterization of proteins from broad bean and red beetroot waste leaves.

Ultrasonics sonochemistry · 2026 May · PMID 41881884

Potential Nutraceutical Properties of L: LC-ESI-HR-MS/MS-Based Profiling of Ancient Faba Bean Varieties and Their Biological Activity.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 Jan 04 · PMID 41515480

Using UV and FTIR spectroscopy for discrimination among vicia seeds with emphasis on UV based multivariate modelling.

Scientific reports · 2025 Sep 23 · PMID 40987780

Impact of titanium nanoparticles on germination and early growth of faba bean (Vicia faba L.).

Scientific reports · 2025 Sep 12 · PMID 40940397

Phytochemical Profiling, Antioxidant Capacity, and α-Amylase/α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Effects of 29 Faba Bean ( L.) Varieties from China.

Biology · 2025 Aug 02 · PMID 40906141

Green synthesis of nanoselenium by Ferula assa-foetida (L.) root extract: Docking study, antimicrobial activity, and its role as a biostimulant in Vicia faba (L.) seedlings.

BMC plant biology · 2025 Jul 19 · PMID 40684143

The assessment of chemical composition and biological activity of faba bean pods as a potential feed additive utilized in piglets nutrition.

Scientific reports · 2025 Jan 07 · PMID 39775144

Hays of Novel-Improved Legume Cultivars: Phytochemical Content and Nutritional Value.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 Oct 31 · PMID 39519973

A Study and In Vitro Evaluation of the Bioactive Compounds of Broad Bean Sprouts for the Treatment of Parkinson's Syndrome.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 Oct 31 · PMID 39519801

Assessment of Vicia faba L. Peels: Phytochemical Characterization and Evaluation of Cytotoxic and Antimicrobial Potentials.

Chemistry & biodiversity · 2025 Feb · PMID 39355945

Exploring faba beans ( L.): bioactive compounds, cardiovascular health, and processing insights.

Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2025 · PMID 39097752

Phytochemical Profiling and Bioactive Potential of Grape Seed Extract in Enhancing Salinity Tolerance of .

Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 Jun 08 · PMID 38931028

Nutritional and Phytochemical Profiling of Vicia faba L. var. Minor Seeds: a Multifaceted Exploration of Natural Antioxidants and Functional Food Potential.

Applied biochemistry and biotechnology · 2024 Dec · PMID 38878163

Εleven Greek Legume Beans: Assessment of Genotypic Effect on Their Phytochemical Content and Antioxidant Properties.

Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 Apr 13 · PMID 38671907

Management of L. in L. cultivations via Vahl. As a potential bioherbicide.

Heliyon · 2024 Feb 29 · PMID 38404847

Antibacterial, Antioxidant Activities, GC-Mass Characterization, and Cyto/Genotoxicity Effect of Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Latex of L.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022 Dec 30 · PMID 36616301

Exploring the anticancer and antioxidant properties of L. pods extracts, a promising source of nutraceuticals.

PeerJ · 2022 · PMID 35996664

Improving the Antioxidant Activity and Flavor of Faba ( L.) Leaves by Domestic Cooking Methods.

Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022 May 09 · PMID 35624795

Phytochemicals From Beans as Ligands of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor to Regulate Autoimmune Diseases.

Frontiers in nutrition · 2022 · PMID 35308285

Multifunctional compounds in the extract from mature seeds of Vicia faba var. minor: Phytochemical profiling, antioxidant activity and cellular safety in human selected blood cells in in vitro trials.

Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie · 2021 Jul · PMID 34243619

The Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Bound Phenolics in Three Legumes, and Their Metabolism and Bioaccessibility of Gastrointestinal Tract.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020 Dec 07 · PMID 33297502

Proteomic characterization of acidic aqueous extracts from Vicia faba L. pod valves identifies chitinase as a major co-extracted protein macromolecule.

International journal of biological macromolecules · 2026 Jul 09 · PMID 42425345

Using Trichoderma spp. to Biological Control of Rhizoctonia solani Root Rot in Faba Beans.

Journal of basic microbiology · 2026 Jun · PMID 42246186

Efficacy of Certain Monoterpenes as Antifungal Agents and Abiotic Elicitors Against Chocolate Spot Disease of Faba Beans Caused by .

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 Apr 30 · PMID 42198611

Nutritional and Techno-Functional Evaluation of Faba Bean ( L.) Flour and Protein Concentrate.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 Apr 13 · PMID 42073237

Controlling root rot and wilt diseases in faba bean (Vicia faba) using bio-filtrates and bio-stimulant substances.

BMC plant biology · 2026 Apr 11 · PMID 41965512

Chemical profile of L. bee bread and its antioxidant properties.

Natural product research · 2026 Mar 18 · PMID 41849723

Fermentation-driven function enhancement of faba bean (poly)phenols: Bioactivity augmentation and intestinal flora modulation.

Food chemistry: X · 2026 Jan · PMID 41623965

The Effect of Different Dietary Protein Sources and Tannins on the Fattening Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Finishing Holstein-Friesian Bulls.

Animal science journal = Nihon chikusan Gakkaiho · 2025 · PMID 41319651

Underexplored role of cell wall modifications in the hard-to-cook (HTC) phenomenon.

Food chemistry · 2026 Jan 01 · PMID 41275551

Impact of low-moisture extrusion on carbohydrate constituents and antinutrients of a blend of a faba bean protein concentrate and a beta-glucan enriched oat fraction.

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2025 Dec · PMID 41185298

Influence of genetic diversity and environmental factors on protein composition and anti-nutrient components in faba bean.

Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2026 · PMID 41066205

Theoretical docking analysis for a multi-scale experimental investigation of biochar filtration of olive mill effluents: Unraveling genotoxicity and polyphenol-DNA interactions.

Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2025 Sep 15 · PMID 40934572

Kinetin and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi: vital regulators of Vicia faba plants' response and tolerance to drought stress.

BMC plant biology · 2025 Aug 29 · PMID 40883660

Mycorrhizal symbiosis and application of vitamin B3-treated Trichoderma Harzianum HE24 additively trigger immunity responses in faba bean plants against Rhizoctonia root rot and promote the plant growth and yield.

BMC plant biology · 2025 Jul 19 · PMID 40681981

Enhancing faba bean (Vicia faba) productivity under drought stress through modulation of physiological traits and antioxidant enzyme system using thiourea and hydrogel.

BMC plant biology · 2025 Jul 04 · PMID 40615955

Effect of splitting the sub-lethal dose of glyphosate on plant growth shikimate pathway-related metabolites and antioxidant status in faba beans.

Scientific reports · 2025 Mar 28 · PMID 40155445

Influence of proanthocyanidins (condensed tannins) on pulse protein polymer size and associated properties.

Food chemistry · 2025 Jun 30 · PMID 40049136

Development of faba protein-tannic acid conjugate via free radical grafting: Evaluation of interaction mechanisms and antioxidative properties.

Food chemistry · 2025 Apr 01 · PMID 39787765

Effects of Se Application on Antioxidants and L-DOPA Contents of Plant Parts in Faba Bean Cultivars ( L.) in Salt Conditions.

Food science & nutrition · 2026 Jul · PMID 42445686

Mustard seeds as a safe tool in different application methods for controlling broomrape weed infesting faba bean crop.

BMC plant biology · 2026 May 19 · PMID 42151780

Intercropping strategies to mitigate PLA-Pb stress and enhance legume growth: A mechanistic study.

Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2026 Jun 01 · PMID 42085737

Enhancing drought stress mitigation in faba bean through natural biostimulants derived from banana and prickly pear peels.

BMC plant biology · 2026 Apr 28 · PMID 42050413

Functional Potential of Peruvian Fava Bean Flours in Bread: Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Bioaccessibility.

Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) · 2026 Mar 21 · PMID 41865089

GABA enhances broad bean aluminum tolerance via reducing uptake and reinforcing lignin and (iso)flavonoid synthesis.

Plant cell reports · 2026 Jan 10 · PMID 41518414

Comprehensive physiological and transcriptomic insights into drought stress responses in faba bean (Vicia Faba L.).

BMC plant biology · 2025 Nov 19 · PMID 41257602

Enhanced pulse protein-proanthocyanidin interactions through electron beam irradiation.

Food chemistry · 2025 Dec 15 · PMID 40966783

Flavonol glycosides accumulation in faba bean grown under combined selenium and sulfur application.

Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society · 2025 Aug 12 · PMID 40794121

Improvement of salt tolerance in Vicia faba (L.) seedlings: a comprehensive investigation of the effects of exogenous calcium chloride.

BMC plant biology · 2025 Feb 14 · PMID 39953397

GWAS Identifies SNP Markers and Candidate Genes for Off-Flavours and Protein Content in Faba Bean ( L.).

Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Jan 11 · PMID 39861546

Genistein and Aphid Probing Behavior: Case Studies on Polyphagous Aphid Species.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 Dec 03 · PMID 39683875

Morphological, physiological, and transcriptomic analyses indicate that cell wall properties and antioxidant processes are potential targets for improving the aluminium tolerance of broad beans.

Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB · 2024 Nov · PMID 39357198

Elucidating the tolerance mechanisms of faba bean (Vicia faba L.) to bean broomrape (Orobanche crenata Forssk.) infested soil.

Scientific reports · 2026 Jul 04 · PMID 42401648

Comparative evaluation of bulk and nano-formulated calcium, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers in improving salinity tolerance of faba bean.

BMC plant biology · 2026 Jun 15 · PMID 42289656

Bioaccessibility of B vitamins in faba bean extrudates: Influence of protein ingredients and added ascorbic acid in high-moisture extrusion.

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2026 Aug 01 · PMID 42169346

Functional exploration of mitochondrial carrier family proteins in faba bean for drought tolerance improvement.

Plant science : an international journal of experimental plant biology · 2026 Sep · PMID 42119892

Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) in aquafeeds: impacts on fish muscle quality, molecular mechanisms, and crispness attributes.

Fish physiology and biochemistry · 2026 May 01 · PMID 42065834

Thyme Oil Alleviates Cadmium-Induced Disturbances in Mitotic Activity, Cytoskeletal Organization and H3T3/H3S10 Phosphorylation in .

International journal of molecular sciences · 2026 Mar 19 · PMID 41898658

Intermolecularly aggregated complexation between faba bean protein and purified (NADES-retrieved) acidic phenolics is inferior to its soy protein-phenolic counterpart.

International journal of biological macromolecules · 2026 Apr · PMID 41864380

Significant impact of Bacillus licheniformis DW4, Salinicoccus sesuvii DW5 and Paenalcaligenes suwonensis DW7, in mitigation of seawater stress on the growth and productivity of Vicia Faba cultivated in Qalabshu semi-field soil.

BMC plant biology · 2026 Feb 04 · PMID 41639786

Eco-friendly synthesis of Balanites aegyptiaca-derived selenium nanoparticles: extract and assessment of their anticancer, antimicrobial, cytogenetic and molecular docking insights.

Scientific reports · 2026 Feb 02 · PMID 41629492

Natural biostimulant formulations enriched with honey, iodine, and silymarin enhance drought tolerance and yield in faba bean (Vicia Faba L.) through antioxidant and hormonal regulation.

BMC plant biology · 2025 Dec 19 · PMID 41419814

Seed priming with Streptomyces griseoviridis culture filtrate: species-specific enhancement of legume germination and seedling vigor through hormonal and metabolic signaling.

BMC plant biology · 2026 Jun 23 · PMID 42332570

Fava bean and pea protein hydrolysates modulate stress responses in through different mechanisms.

Food & function · 2026 Mar 09 · PMID 41705452

A New Resistant Starch Material Obtained from Faba Beans ( L. Creole): Potential Modulation of the Diabetic Condition in Diabetic Wistar Rat Model.

Nutrients · 2025 Dec 04 · PMID 41374097

Epigenetic Modulation and Neuroprotective Effects of Neurofabine-C in a Transgenic Model of Alzheimer's Disease.

Genes · 2025 Oct 15 · PMID 41153431

L. Essential Oil Induces Oxidative Stress and DNA Replication Disruptions in Root Meristem Cells of Two Fabaceae and Two Brassicaceae Species.

International journal of molecular sciences · 2025 May 14 · PMID 40429859

Carrier-free co-delivery nanosystem based on prothioconazole and pyrimethanil to enhance fungicidal efficacy and reduce environmental risks.

Pest management science · 2025 Aug · PMID 40243162

Quantification of Peptides in Food Hydrolysate from .

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Mar 28 · PMID 40238385

Enhancements in morphology, biochemicals, nutrients, and L-Dopa in Faba bean through plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal Fungi.

Scientific reports · 2025 Mar 03 · PMID 40032963

An Assessment of the Cyto-Genotoxicity Effects of Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles and ATCBRA Insecticide on the Root System of .

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025 Jan 06 · PMID 39791835

Proximate composition, peptide characterization and bioactive properties of faba bean blanching water.

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2025 Jan · PMID 39779166

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