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How Many Calories in Broadbeans (fava Beans), Mature Seeds, Canned?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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71
calories per 100g
182 calories per 1 cup (256g)
5.5gProtein
12.4gCarbs
0.2gFat
3.7gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)20 kcal1.6g
100g71 kcal5.5g
1 cup182 kcal14.1g
grams
71kcal
5.5gprotein
12.4gcarbs
0.2gfat
3.7gfibre

A broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned contains 71 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (256g) provides about 182 calories. Broadbeans (fava Beans), Mature Seeds, Canned is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Broadbeans (fava Beans), Mature Seeds, Canned Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (256g)
Calories71 kcal182 kcal
Protein5.5g14.1g
Carbohydrates12.4g31.7g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat0.2g0.5g
of which Saturates0.0g0.0g
Fibre3.7g9.5g
Sodium453.0mg1160mg
Potassium242.0mg620mg
Calcium26.0mg67mg
Iron1.0mg2.6mg
Vitamin C1.8mg4.6mg
Vitamin A1.0µg3µg
Selenium1.8µg5µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg0.3mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned per 100g?

Broadbeans (fava Beans), Mature Seeds, Canned contains 71 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned high in calories?

A 1 cup of broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned (256g) has around 182 calories — roughly 9% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned good for weight loss?

At 71 calories per 100g, broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 182 calories.

How much protein is in broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned?

Broadbeans (fava Beans), Mature Seeds, Canned contains 5.5g of protein per 100g.

Is broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned a good source of fibre?

Yes — broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned provides 3.7g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.

How does broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned compare to lima beans, immature seeds, canned, regular pack?

Broadbeans (fava Beans), Mature Seeds, Canned has 71 calories per 100g, close to lima beans, immature seeds, canned, regular pack at 71 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned for 20g of protein?

With 5.5g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 364g of broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Broadbeans (fava Beans), Mature Seeds, Canned (this page)71 kcal5.5g12.4g0.2g
Lima Beans, Immature Seeds, Canned, Regular Pack71 kcal4.1g13.3g0.3g
Parsnips, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt71 kcal1.3g17.0g0.3g
Peas, Green, Canned, Drained Solids71 kcal4.3g11.8g0.9g
Lima Beans, Immature Seeds, Canned, No Salt Added71 kcal4.1g13.3g0.3g
Parsnips, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt71 kcal1.3g17.0g0.3g
Corn, Sweet, White, Canned, Whole Kernel, Drained Solids71 kcal2.3g15.1g1.4g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.