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Nutritional values of soybeans

Soybeans are very rich in nutritive components. Besides the very high protein content, soybeans contains a lot of fibre and are rich in calcium, magnesium. The soy protein has a high biological value and contains all the essential amino acids.

Soybeans are rich in unsaturated fatty acids and low in saturated fatty acids, which need to be avoided.

Nutrional values of soybeans(per 100g):

Water
8.5
g
Energy
416
kcal
Energy
1741
kJ
Protein
36.5
g
Fat (total lipid)
19.9
g
Fatty acids, saturated
2.9
g
Fatty acids, mono-unsaturated
4.4
g
Fatty acids, poly-unsaturated
11.3
g
Carbohydrates
30.2
g
Fiber
9.3
g
Ash
4.9
g
Isoflavones
200
mg
Calcium, Ca
277
mg
Iron, Fe
15.7
mg
Magnesium, Mg
280
mg
Phosphorus, Mg
704
mg
Potassium, K
1797
mg
Sodium, Na
2.0
mg
Zinc, Zn
4.9
mg
Copper, Cu
1.7
mg
Manganese, Mn
2.52
mg
Selenium, Se
17.8
µg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
6.0
mg
Thiamin (vitamin B1)
0.874
mg
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
0.87
mg
Niacin (vitamin B3)
1.62
mg
Panthotenic acid (vitamin B5)
0.79
mg
Vitamin B6
0.38
mg
Folic acid
375
µg
Vitamin B12
0.0
µg
Vitamin A
2.0
µg
Vitamin E
1.95
mg

[Source: USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference]

Comments

calorie values

This is realy present in all nutrition, and useful of our practical life and patients.

MRS.SUMATHIJEYARMAN - 10/12/2013

I now know the benefits of soya and make sure I put it at good use
Joshua mshanga- - 13/08/2014

soybean consist of two components-soybean oil and soybean-rich protein. soybean meal makes up approximately 80% of the soybean. High in protein 36.5g and has unsaturated fat. it has an appreciable value of protein as compare to egg.
nantomah moses - 08/10/2014

ultimate source of protein

Every vegan should add it in thier daily diet . It is very cheapest source of protein.
ANUJ VERMA - 25/01/2015

soy protein rich bean

Apart from all above soy bean is the best replacement for Lactose intolerant persons who are unable to take milk and milk products
s kataria - 04/02/2015

soy

can i use it as a protein supplement during bodybuilding
johnny blaze - 17/03/2015

soya

it is very helpful in my gym diet.... i can see its good result....
sandeep slaria - 19/03/2015

soya and diabetes

Iam diabetic. Is soya good for a diabetic person like me
Kisubi Samuel - 26/05/2015

nutrition vule of soyabeans

i love it .nice.good
mosheh - 21/06/2015

soya

It is really helpful for body building
Sonu singh - 25/06/2015

Soybeans

It is very nutritious.worth consuming hihly recommended for diabetic patients
Nana Owiredu - 12/08/2015

Executive Director

Is roasted soya beans good for diabetic patients?
Etkikoni - 20/08/2015

soybean

during workout. What is the fat contains of soybean grains and soy-proteins supplement.
Can i use soybean grains it as proteins source during workout.
Anoop - 25/11/2015

mrs

does soybean contain high estrogen levels nd so not to be taken regularly by boys?
Ada mazi - 19/12/2015

Protein booster

Soya beans is comparative as egg. Befor 1 hr of workout it works as stamina booster.
Ulhas Dhore - 19/01/2016

nutritional value of soybean.

Soya bean is good for every one. It is even more than meat following its nuritional value. That s greay
akolubenedictaati - 25/02/2016

Soy beans dried and soy bean sprouts

If I use a cup of soybean dried and a cup of soy bean sprouts in alternate how much proteins do I get in both intakes separately.plz explain the both of these two
Sai - 08/07/2017

Soy beans dried and soy bean sprouts

One cup dried soybeans contains 28.6 g protein and one cup of soybean sprouts contains 9.2 protein.
Rob - 08/07/2017

Facts About Soya Milk

Tick Soya milk is a "super food" and is an excellent source of nutrition. Soya beans contain all three of the macro-nutrients required for good nutrition: carbohydrate, healthy fat, and complete protein. soya beans are also an excellent source of B vitamins, calcium, folic acid and iron. The latest research is showing that soya beans have many anti-carcinogenic properties due to soya isoflavones ? these are phytochemicals which exert biological effects in humans and animals.
tick The consumption of soya foods made from soya beans, rather than soya protein powder, is known to be safe and healthy in moderation. In addition to fighting cancer, other scientific studies show that soya milk and soya beans may help prevent diabetes and heart disease.
tick The fat in soya beans is health promoting rather than fattening: 61% is polyunsaturated and 24% is monounsaturated, which is comparable to the total unsaturated fat content of many other vegetable oils. Soya milk is high in linoleic and linolenic acid which help the body absorb vital nutrients and maintain good health.
tick The consumption of soya bean milk is good for health as part of a balanced diet. But don't just stick to soya bean milk - try other milks such as rice milk and almond milk. Never give soya bean milk, dairy milk (or any other type of milk) to children under two - they should only be given human breast milk or baby formula milk.
guest - 25/11/2017

soybeans

this is one way to eradicate malnutrition in the world more conveniently
Nabirye Patricia Joanitah - 21/03/2019

Soy Beans Raw Dried

This is what I do:

1. Boil about 250g of Raw Dried Soybeans in a pressure cooker under sim-flame for about ~45 minutes. Let 'em cool off over night in the cooker.
2. Store baked beans in a freezer (air-tight container)
2. Take out baked beans using a strainer. Eat them (2-3 spoons) along with every food. i.e. about 35g (of raw beans worth day)
3. 250g of baked beans last me a week. 1 kg Soybean consumed in a month per person.

Of course, I eat other pulses & veggies for better nutrition. Soybeans have become best complementary food/nutrient source for me. Cheers
Soy Fan - 07/11/2020

Soya bean

Soya bean most benifishals in my workings out.
Sandeep Woopesh - 28/08/2022

Amino Acid breakdown of Soybeans

I have heard that Soybeans are the only bean that contain all of the essential amino acids required to metabolize a complete proteinfor a huma n. Do you know which amino acid(s) is present in Soybeans that are absent in other beans?

Do you know where I can find more info on the percentage of amino acid breakdown for soybeans? If in fact soybeans are "complete" then they could in theory supply all of the protein requirements and no other protein source would be necessary.

I think for most beans that the missing amino acid is supplied by adding rice to them.
Thanks Scott in Atlanta, GA USA
Scott - 22/11/2022

Amino Acid breakdown of Soybeans

Indeed, soy protein contains sufficient amounts of all essential amino acids for human nutrition. In addition, soy protein quality is considered to be equivalent to animal protein. The Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) is superior to other methods for evaluating the protein quality of food proteins for humans because it measures the quality of a protein based on the amino acid requirements of a 2- to 5-year old child (the most demanding age group), adjusted for digestibility.

This is an overview of some PDCAAS values:
egg white: 1.0
soy protein: 0.92-1.0
beef: 0.92
beans: 0.66 -0.69
rice: 0.47
wheat: 0.40

Cereals have a rather low PDCAAS value. However cereals may be combined with vegetables, legumes, nuts, beans, or seeds, providing a complete 1.0 PDCAAS when eaten during a 24-hour window.
Rob - 22/11/2022

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