Nutritional value of soybeans
Soybeans are very rich in nutritive components.
Besides the very high protein content, soybeans contain a lot of fiber 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.
Nutritional values of precooked soybeans(per 100g):
Water 8.5g
Energy 416 kcal
Protein 36.5g
Fat (total lipid)19.9g
Fatty acids saturated 2.9g
Fatty acids, mono-unsaturated 4.4g
Fatty acids, poly-unsaturated 11.3g
Carbohydrates 30.2g
Fiber 9.3g
Ash 4.9g
Isoflavones 200 mg
Calcium Ca 277mg
Iron, Fe 15.7 mg
Magnesium, Mg 280mg
Phosphorus, Mg 704mg
Potassium, K 1797mg
Sodium, Na 2.0mg
Zinc, Zn 4.9mg
Copper, Cu 1.7mg
Manganese, Mn2.52mg
Selenium, Se 17.8µg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)6.0mg
Thiamin (vitamin B1) 0.874mg
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.87mg
Niacin (vitamin B3)1.62 mg
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.79mg
Vitamin B6 0.38mg
Folic acid 375 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0mg
Vitamin A 2.0 mg
Vitamin E 1.95 mg
[Source: USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference]
