Beans, broad, whole, raw

Broad beans are the edible seeds of the broad bean plant. The figures here describe whole, raw beans with the pods removed. They provide carbohydrate and protein, together with vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, they contain 7.2g of carbohydrate, 5.7g of protein, 32mg of vitamin C and 145µg of folate.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from plant foods, while folate is needed for normal blood cell formation. These raw beans contain little fat or saturated fat. Cooking and adding ingredients such as salt or butter can change their nutritional content. Full nutritional figures are shown in the tables below.