Faba Beans (Whole | Slice)

:: What Is Faba Beans? Faba beans, also known as broad beans, are a springtime crop that is grown and eaten around the world. One of the oldest known cultivated plants, fava beans date back to about 6000 BCE and were eaten by the ancient Greeks, Romans, and settlers of the eastern Mediterranean. Today, fava beans are part of Asian, Middle Eastern, European, South American, and African cuisines. Fresh favas can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried for use later, and the versatile bean can be used for salads, stews, sauces, fillings, snacks, and more.

:: Health Benefits NUTRITION IN EVERY CUP (Vitamin A –79.5 IU, Vitamin B-6 –.55 mg, Vitamin C –2.1 mg, Vitamin E – .08 mg, Vitamin K – 13.5 mg) HEART-HEALTHY FIBER ESSENTIAL FOLATE PROTECTIVE PLANT PROTEINS (High blood pressure, Heart disease, Stroke, Obesity, Type 2  Diabetes) IMMUNITY BOOSTERS (Prevent Arthritis, Vision loss, Coronary  disease, Nerve cell  damage, DNA damage) BETTER BONE HEALTH ANEMIA PREVENTION

:: Nutrition Faba beans, mature seeds, raw Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 1,425 kJ (341 kcal) Carbohydrates 58.29 g Dietary fiber 25 g Fat 1.53 g Protein 26.12 g Vitamins Quantity %DV† Thiamine (B1) 48% 0.555 mg Riboflavin (B2) 28% 0.333 mg Niacin (B3) 19% 2.832 mg Vitamin B6 28% 0.366 mg Folate (B9) 106% 423 μg Vitamin C 2% 1.4 mg Vitamin K 9% 9 μg Minerals Quantity %DV† Calcium 10% 103 mg Copper 41% 0.824 mg Iron 52% 6.7 mg Magnesium 54% 192 mg Manganese 77% 1.626 mg Phosphorus 60% 421 mg Potassium 23% 1062 mg Selenium 12% 8.2 μg Sodium 1% 13 mg Zinc 33% 3.14 mg Other constituents Quantity Water 11 g