Dried broad beans (fava beans) are a concentrated source of plant protein (~26g/100g), fibre, folate, manganese, copper, and iron. They are one of the oldest cultivated crops and remain a staple across the Middle East and Mediterranean. Dried broad beans require thorough cooking; raw broad beans contain vicine and convicine which can trigger haemolytic anaemia in those with G6PD deficiency.
Soak overnight, drain, and boil 1-2 hours until soft; remove the tough outer skin after cooking for a smoother texture. Individuals with G6PD deficiency should avoid broad beans entirely.
Where Beans, broad, dried, raw Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Glycemic Index & Load
Low GI food — causes a slow, steady rise in blood sugar. Ideal for sustained energy, blood glucose control, and reducing insulin demand.
Glycemic Load (GL = GI × carbs ÷ 100) accounts for portion size. A low GL means this food has minimal real-world blood sugar impact.
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 1,090 mg | 55% | |
| Phosphorus | 590 mg | 84% | |
| Magnesium | 190 mg | 51% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 13% | |
| Chloride | 81.0 mg | 10% | |
| Niacin equivalents (NE) | 6.80 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 5.50 mg | 39% | |
| Zinc | 3.10 mg | 31% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.60 mg | 16% | |
| Manganese | 1.60 mg | 80% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.970 mg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.820 mg | 82% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.500 mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.370 mg | 26% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.260 mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 1.10 g | — | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.300 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 3.80 g | — | |
| Fructose | 1.50 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0.600 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
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