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Canned mature broadbean seeds
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 71 kcal —
- Protein 5.5 g 11%
- Carbohydrate 8.7 g 3%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 3.7 g 13%
- Sodium 453 mg 20%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 1.8 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 0.96 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.12 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 33 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 26 mg 2%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 32 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 79 mg 6%
- Potassium 242 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.62 mg 6%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Manganese 0.29 mg 13%
- Selenium 1.8 µg 3%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 71 | 5.5 g | 8.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup | 256 g | 182 | 14 g | 22 g | 0.6 g |
| 2 × cup | 512 g | 364 | 28 g | 45 g | 1.1 g |
| ½ × cup | 128 g | 91 | 7 g | 11 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × cup | 768 g | 545 | 42 g | 67 g | 1.7 g |
| 4 × cup | 1024 g | 727 | 56 g | 89 g | 2.3 g |
Similar foods
- Dry mature broadbean seeds341 kcal / 100 g
- Canned broadbeanssolids and liquid71 kcal / 100 g
- Mature broadbean seedsraw341 kcal / 100 g
- Immature broad beancanned, drained51 kcal / 100 g
- Large mature seed lima beansraw338 kcal / 100 g
- Mature broad bean349 kcal / 100 g
- Broad beanimmature seeds, raw72 kcal / 100 g
- Tender broad field beans31 kcal / 100 g
- Broadbeansfresh, boiled, drained, with salt62 kcal / 100 g
- White beansmature seeds, canned114 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Canned mature broadbean seeds
Do canned mature broad beans need cooking?
They are already cooked, so you can eat them cold after draining and rinsing. To serve them hot, simmer for 3–5 minutes or stir them into a stew for the last few minutes.
Should you rinse canned mature broad beans?
Yes: drain them in a sieve and rinse under cold water to remove the canning liquid and some of its salt. They contain 453 mg sodium per 100 g before rinsing.
How do you store mature broad beans after opening a can?
Transfer the beans and any liquid you want to keep to a covered container and refrigerate promptly. Use within 3–4 days; don’t store them in the opened can.
What can you make with canned mature broad beans?
Use them in ful medames, a warm broad-bean dish often mashed with olive oil, lemon and garlic, or toss them into soups, stews and salads. For a quick side, warm them with cumin, chopped herbs and a squeeze of lemon.
Can you use canned mature broad beans instead of dried broad beans?
Yes, but canned beans are already soft and cooked, so add them near the end of a recipe rather than simmering them for hours. Dried mature broadbean seeds have 341 kcal and 26.1 g protein per 100 g, compared with 71 kcal and 5.5 g protein in canned mature broad beans.
Are canned mature broad beans a good substitute for canned lima beans?
Yes, in soups, stews and bean salads; both are mild and hold their shape when handled gently. Canned lima beans have 79 kcal per 100 g, compared with 71 kcal in canned mature broad beans.
How much protein is in canned mature broad beans?
A 100 g portion contains 5.5 g protein. They also provide 3.7 g fibre per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173754 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
