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]