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Ful Medames

Ful Medames

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Ful Medames is a traditional Middle Eastern dish centered around slow-cooked fava beans, serving as a cornerstone of Egyptian cuisine and a popular breakfast throughout the region. These seasoned beans are typically mashed and served with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin, creating a protein and fiber-rich meal. The creamy, well-seasoned dish is commonly enjoyed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and flatbread for a nutritious and filling start to the day.

Macro Impact

A 1 cup serving contains 135 calories, 12g protein, 23g carbs, and 1g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup (150 g)
Amount per serving
Calories135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.8g
1%
Saturated Fat0.1g
1%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat0.3g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium15mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate23g
8%
Dietary Fiber8g
27%
Total Sugars2g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein12g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium60mg
5%
Iron5mg
25%
Potassium525mg
11%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
23 / 275 g
8%
Fiber
8 / 28 g
27%
Sugars
2 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
3 g
Insoluble Fiber
5 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
1%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
1%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
2%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
12 / 80 g
15%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
11%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
29%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
27%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
39%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
20%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
29%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
29%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
38%
Valine
1 / 2 g
28%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
2 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
26%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
13%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
5%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
9%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
12%
Biotin, B7
6 / 30 mcg
20%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
150 / 400 mcg
38%
Vitamin A
2 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
6 / 83 mg
7%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
2%
Vitamin K
8 / 105 mcg
7%
Minerals
Calcium
60 / 1k mg
6%
Copper
1 / 1 mg
50%
Iron
5 / 13 mg
35%
Magnesium
75 / 370 mg
20%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
22%
Phosphorous
150 / 700 mg
21%
Potassium
525 / 3k mg
18%
Selenium
3 / 55 mcg
5%
Sodium
15 / 2.3k mg
1%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
16%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
15 / 45 mcg
33%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
105 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
38 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Broadbeans (fava beans), fresh, boiled, drained. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2024.
  2. 2.Broadbeans (fava beans), dry, boiled, with salt. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3352.
  3. 3.Broadbeans (fava beans), dry, boiled. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3388.

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