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Legumes - is a good source of

1. Legume Health Benefits ( The Facts )
2. Legume Types

Legumes Facts

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Common Types of Legumes (Australia)


Legumes Nutritional Value

Legumes ” Navy Beans ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 100 g
Beans, navy, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt
Weight of Beans – 1 cup = 182 g
Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
Unit
Value
Daily Value %
Energy
kcal
140
7%
Protein
g
8.23
16.4%
Total lipid (fat)
g
0.62
0.9%
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
26.05
8.6%
Fiber, total dietary
g
10.5
42%
Sugars, total
g
0.37
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
69
6.9%
Iron, Fe
mg
2.36
13.1%
Magnesium, Mg
mg
53
13.2%
Phosphorus, P
mg
144
14.4%
Potassium, K
mg
389
11.1%
Sodium, Na
mg
237
9.8%
Zinc, Zn
mg
1.03
6.8%
Copper, Cu
mg
0.210
10.5%
Manganese, Mn
mg
0.527
26.3%
Selenium, Se
µg
2.9
4.1%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
0.9
1.5%
Thiamin (B-1)
mg
0.237
15.8%
Riboflavin (B-2)
mg
0.066
3.8%
Niacin (B-3)
mg
0.649
3.2%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)
mg
0.266
2.6%
Vitamin (B-6)
mg
0.138
6.9%
Vitamin (B-12)
mg
0.00
Folate (B-9)
µg
140
35%
Vitamin A, IU
IU
0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
mg
0.01
0.03%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
µg
0.6
0.7%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids
g
0.032
0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
g
0.046
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
g
0.159
Trans Fatty Acids
g
0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene
µg
0
Lutein + zeaxanthin
µg
0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA

Legumes Nutritional Value




Legumes Health Benefits

Legumes
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References


Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA

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