Fava beans (broad beans) pack 26.1 g protein per 100 g dry. Among the highest of any bean. A 16-RCT meta-analysis (Reyneke et al., Adv Nutr 2023) found non-oil-seed legumes reduced systolic blood pressure by 2.79 mmHg in overweight adults. A note: people with G6PD deficiency should avoid favas entirely (favism). Weigh cooked, not dry.
How should I track Fava beans (Broad beans)?
Fava beans (Broad beans) is high in fiber. When tracking Fava beans (Broad beans), the dry-vs-cooked distinction is critical. Legumes absorb roughly 2–3 times their weight in water during soaking and cooking, so 100 g dry becomes 250–300 g cooked. Always check which form the nutrition values refer to. A meta-analysis of 43 RCTs (Reid-McCann et al., Nutr Rev 2025) found plant protein matches dairy for muscle outcomes — so tracking precision matters just as much here. If you use canned legumes, drain and rinse to reduce sodium by about 40%. Weigh on a kitchen scale for the most reliable count.