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Broadbeans

Broadbeans are edible seeds of the broad bean plant, also known as fava beans, with preparation and texture varying between fresh, dried and processed forms.

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About Broadbeans

Broad beans are the edible seeds of the broad bean plant, also known as fava beans. The catalogue name does not indicate whether they are fresh, dried, frozen, cooked, or otherwise prepared, and products may be whole or processed.

They are used in a range of savoury foods and may be eaten as seeds or incorporated into other preparations. Their appearance and texture vary with maturity and processing. The exact state and any added ingredients should be established from the product label.

Ingredient type
other

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English

broad beans

English

fava beans

English

Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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English

Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

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English

Broadbeans, immature seeds, raw

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Broadbeans nutrition & diet

Broadbeans nutritional value

Reference: Broad beans

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
29.4kcal
Protein
3.9g
Carbs
2.1g
Fat
0.1g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh, dried, cooked, or processed state and edible portion must be matched before comparing nutrition.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 — D032 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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