Faba Bean Nutritional values
Faba Beans Growth and Cultivation
Faba bean or broad bean is grown worldwide under different cropping system as pulse, pods or green manure legume. It has the ability to contribute Nitrogen(N).
It is type of podded vegetable which comes from the bean family Fabaceae. It is popular among people of Mediterranean area.
This topic will deal with a plant named Faba bean which is also called as Broad bean. The botanical name of this plant is VICIA FABA. The other common names of this plant are fava bean, field bean , bell bean or tic bean.
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Origin
- Faba beans are legume that grow well in cool weather and are grown in Mediterranean area.
- The origin of this plant is Mediterranean area or Southwest Asia.
- Faba bean is a temperate crop that grow well in Mediterranean area or Southwest Asia along with other type of peas
- The Faba bean is also used as Fodder.
Nutritional values
| Nutrients | Nutrition Value |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26.12 g |
| Total Fat | 1.53 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58.9 g |
| Total dietary Fiber | 25 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca | 103 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 6.7 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 421 mg |
| Maganesium, Mg | 192 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.626 mg |
| Potassium, K | 1062 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.14 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin K | 9 mg |
| Thiamine | 0.555 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.366 mg |
Broad Beans Uses
- Broad beans can be used as fodder.
- It may reduce the risk of Birth effects.
- It reduces the risk of heart disease and helps in maintaining the hypertension
- It reduces the risk of heart disease and helps in maintaining the hypertension
- It provides energy and improves motor function.
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