Fava bean
Nutrition per 100g
Full Nutrition Breakdown per 100g
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| 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
Health Conditions
Research
72 studies discovered for Fava bean.
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