Soy Beans
Soybeans are high in protein and a decent source of both carbs and fat. They are a rich source of various vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds, such as isoflavones. For this reason, regular soybean intake may alleviate the symptoms of menopause and reduce your risk of prostate and breast cancer.
Description
Soy foods are a good source of many important nutrients.
For example, 1 cup (155 grams) of edamame contains
- Calories: 189
- Carbs: 11.5 grams
- Protein: 16.9 grams
- Fat: 8.1 grams
- Fiber: 8.1 grams
- Vitamin C: 16% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
- Vitamin K: 52% of the RDI
- Thiamine: 21% of the RDI
- Riboflavin: 14% of the RDI
- Folate: 121% of the RDI
- Iron: 20% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 25% of the RDI
- Phosphorus: 26% of the RDI
- Potassium: 19% of the RDI
- Zinc: 14% of the RDI
- Manganese: 79% of the RDI
- Copper: 19% of the RDI
Soy also provides small amounts of vitamin E, niacin, vitamin B6, and pantothenic acid
Moreover, it contains prebiotic fiber and several beneficial phytochemicals, such as plant sterols and the isoflavones daidzein and genistein
Additional information
size | 1kg |
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