How many calories in
fava beans?
Fava Beans comes in around 110 calories per 100g. Strong plant-protein source at 7.6g per 100g. A cup-cooked portion typically lands 187–209 calories depending on density.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical fava beans serving translates in your tracker:
What 110 calories means.
Balanced — fava beans sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.
Fava Beans vs. similar foods.
How fava beans stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in fava beans?
Fava Beans has approximately 110 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 94 calories.
How much protein is in fava beans?
7.6g of protein per 100g. That puts fava beans at roughly 6.9g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other legumes sources.
How do I log fava beans accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is fava beans good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Fava Beans sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.