Soya bean also called as Broad Beans, Kidney bean, Chikkudu kaya in telugu which is popular as a green peace vegetable. Soya beans are so popular in East-Asia region particularly in Korea, India, China and Japan.

Soya bean scientifically called as Gylcine Max L.Merr. It is a fast growing plant which is around 2-3 feet high.

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Nutritional Values of Broad Bean/Soya bean/Chikkudukaya:

The nutritional values per 100 g of Broad Beans-Chikkudukaya-Fava Beans-Kidney Beans are:

Nutrients
Protein – 12.9 g
Water – 122 g
Ash – 1.4 g

Fiber – 9.2 g

Fats
Total Fat – 0.7 g
Saturated Fat – 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat – 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat – 0.3 g

Calories
Total Calories – 783 KJ
From Carbohydrate – 569 KJ
From Fat – 23.9 kJ
From Protein – 188 KJ

Fatty Acids
Omega-3 Fatty Acids – 20.4 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids – 258 mg
Carbohydrates
Total Carbohydrates – 33.4 g
Dietary Fiber – 9.2 g
Sugar – 3.1 g

Vitamins
Vitamin A IU – 25.5 IU
Vitamin A (retinol activity equiv) – 1.7 mcg
Beta Carotene – 15.3 mcg
Riboflavin – 0.2 mg
Niacin – 1.2 mg
Thiamin – 0.2 mg
Vitamin B6 – 0.1 mg
Folate – 177 mcg
Vitamin K – 4.9 mcg
Dietary Folate Equivalents – 177 mcg
Vitamin C – 0.5 mg
Pantothenic Acid – 0.3 mg
Choline – 52 mg

Minerals

Copper – 0.4 mg
Selenium – 4.4 mcg
Sodium – 8.5 mg
Calcium – 61.2 mg
Iron – 2.5 mg
Magnesium – 73.1 mg
Phosphorus – 212 mg
Potassium – 456 mg
Zinc – 1.7 mg

Amazing Health Benefits of Soya Bean/Chikkudukaya/Broad Bean/Bakla, Chapparadvare are:

  • Green Soya Bean/Borad bean/Chikkudukayaare the good source of Many B-Complex Vitamins such as riboflavin, Pyridoxine, Thiamin (Vitamin B-1), Pantothenic acid, and niacin.

  • Soya beans are good source of vitamin A and C, which are essential for good eye sight, and bone development.
    Soyabean/Borad bean/Chikkudukaya holds the rich source of dietary fiber which may help to improve the blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber present in Soya Bean/Borad bean/Chikkudukaya may helps in lowering the LDL cholesterol levels (Bad Cholesterol).

  • Dietary Fiber present in Soya Bean/Borad bean/Chikkudukayamay improves the digestive system of the body.
    Source of thiamin present in Soya Bean/Borad bean/Chikkudukaya is essential to maintain the normal and healthy nerve function.

  • The amount of Potassium present in Soya Bean/Borad bean/Chikkudukaya may helps in regulating the blood pressure levels and regulates the heart function.