In terms of micronutrients, Asturian fabada is a wonderful source of interesting elements:

• Calcium, magnesium and phosphorus for good bone health, harmonious growth in children or a solid structure in old age. Every 100 grams we get 143 mg of calcium, 408 mg of phosphorus and 141 mg of magnesium
• Iron (8.3 mg per 100 g of beans) is ideal for preventing and treating anaemia
• Selenium (3.3 mg), zinc (2.9 mg) and phytosterols, it has antioxidant, anti-aging properties and is a good cholesterol controller

One of the most important qualities of the Asturian faba bean is its richness in fibre (25 g per 100 g), which gives it heart-healthy properties for a very interesting reason: fibre. As it favours intestinal transit, it prevents cholesterol from being absorbed in its entirety, which is why less of it reaches our veins and is healthier. Also, this high amount of fibre has anti-carcinogenic and protective properties for the large intestine as it helps to eliminate toxic substances and heavy metals heavy metals.