Nutrients in Fava beans (foul)
In one serving: 1 cup cooked
Share of the daily amount
| Nutrient | Amount | women 19–50 | men 19–50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 440 mcg | 49% | 49% |
| Vitamin B9 (folate / folic acid) | 177 mcg DFE | 44% | 44% |
| Magnesium | 73 mg | 24% | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.7 mg | 21% | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamin) | 0.17 mg | 15% | 14% |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | 31% |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 6.1% | 6.1% |
Values marked NIH were checked against the food tables of the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; the others are approximate and unchecked. Real foods vary with variety, brand, soil and cooking.
Dishes that use it
- Foul medames with tahini, whole-wheat bread and an orange
- Foul with tomato, tahini and whole-wheat bread
- Foul with eggs, tomato and olive oil
- Falafel in whole-wheat bread with tahini, tomato and parsley
- Falafel wrap with tahini, an orange and cucumber
- Ful-style beans with egg, tomato and flatbread
General information for healthy people. It does not diagnose, treat or replace advice from a doctor, pharmacist or dietitian. Not reviewed by a clinician.
Page updated: 2026-10-08 · By Prof. E. Shalaan, Applied Sciences and AI (ASAI)