Broad beans / fava

Legumes & Pulses

GASP score by preparation (lower is gentler · 0–10)

Preparation	Gas	Binding	Overall
Steamed	6.0	2.0	6.5
Boiled & drainedusual	5.0	2.0	5.6

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Alternatives for broad beans / fava, ranked three ways. Tap any ingredient to learn what it is.

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Firm tofu or canned & rinsed lentils

Lowest likely gas, urgency, residue and irritation.

Broad beans (fava) are a classic gas legume; firm tofu or a small rinsed serve of lentils are gentler.

Tofu (firm) · protein · 100 g1.3
Lentils (brown/green) · legume · small serve, rinsed4.3

Combined load for these items is 5.6 vs 5.6 for broad beans / fava — 0.0 higher; choose it for flavour, not symptom relief.

Scores are modelled estimates, not medical advice. Everyone's gut is different, and tolerance changes over time. Reintroduce foods one at a time, and follow your own medical team's advice.