Legume
Pod
Broad bean pod is the outer casing of the seeds—fibrous when mature, sometimes edible when very young. Fresh broad-bean pods are usually shelled; the pale inner skin on each bean may be slipped for tenderness. Young pods of some beans cook whole; mature pods go to compost after shelling. Use fresh shelled beans quickly—sugar turns to starch after harvest.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.75 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.31 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 10.5 mg
- Salt 0.02 g
- Total Carbohydrate 19.1 g
- Dietary Fibre 6.32 g
- Total Sugars 2 g
- Complex / starch 11.5 g
- Protein 9.16 g
- Water 64.1 g
- Energy 114 kcal
- Water 64.1 g
- Carbohydrates 19.1 g
- Protein 9.16 g
- Fat 0.75 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.31 g
- Omega-3 0.03 g
- Vitamins 134 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.23 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.35 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.45 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 4.4 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 104 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.42 mg
- Vitamin K 6.7 µg
- Minerals 308 mg
- Major Minerals 306 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.02 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.23 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.09 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.35 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.45 · vitamin-b6: 0.18 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 4.4 · vitamin-b9-folate: 103.6 · vitamin-e: 0.42 · vitamin-k: 6.7 ·
Minerals
Pod of Broad Bean: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Millers and cooks separated shells, skins, flours, and pastes for different dishes.
Industrial shelling and milling standardised kitchen forms.
Specialty diets increased demand for flours, butters, and protein-rich pulse parts.