Hyacinth Bean · Lablab purpureus

Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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46 kcal Calories

2.1 g Protein

9.2 g Carbs

0.2 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 45/100

How many beneficial nutrients Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

46 kcal / serving

78% from carbs

Carbs 78%

9.2 g per serving
Fat 4%

0.2 g per serving
Protein 18%

2.1 g per serving

What Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.

Folate (B9)16% Vitamin K15% Vitamin C14% Dietary Fiber12% Magnesium10%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	9.2 g	3%
Dietary Fiber	3.3 g	12%
Total Sugars	4.1 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.2 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.1 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	7.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	1.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	1.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	3.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	56.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	9.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	95.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	2.1 g	4%
Histidine	88.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	143.0 mg	—
Leucine	218.0 mg	—
Lysine	145.0 mg	—
Methionine	19.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	46.0 mg	—
Threonine	88.0 mg	—
Valine	155.0 mg	—
Alanine	109.0 mg	—
Arginine	143.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	42.0 mg	—
Cystine	14.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	256.0 mg	—
Glycine	172.0 mg	—
Serine	107.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	38.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	43.0 mcg	5%
Vitamin C	12.9 mg	14%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin K	18.1 mcg	15%
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	6%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	7%
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.0 mg	1%
Folate (B9)	62.0 mcg	16%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.1 mg	1%
Choline	19.1 mg	3%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	50.0 mg	4%
Iron	0.7 mg	4%
Magnesium	40.0 mg	10%
Phosphorus	49.0 mg	4%
Potassium	252.0 mg	5%
Sodium	2.0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.4 mg	3%
Copper	0.0 mg	5%
Manganese	0.2 mg	9%
Selenium	1.5 mcg	3%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	0.6 g	—

About Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw

The hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus), also known as the lablab bean, Indian bean, or seim, is a versatile tropical legume grown across Africa and Asia for its pods, beans, and leaves, as well as for its striking purple flowers and vines. The young, flat green pods are eaten whole like green beans, while the mature seeds are shelled and dried. Hyacinth beans are a good source of plant protein, fiber, iron, and folate.

The tender pods are stir-fried, curried, and simmered into vegetable dishes across South Asian cooking, and the dried beans are cooked into dals and stews. Like many raw legumes, the mature dried beans contain natural compounds and must be thoroughly cooked, often with a change of cooking water, before eating. Choose crisp, bright young pods, and store fresh hyacinth beans in the refrigerator and dried beans in a cool, dry pantry.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw?

There are 46 calories in 100 g of Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw, or about 37 calories in 1 cup (80 g).

How much protein is in Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw?

Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw?

Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw has 9.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw?

Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw a good source of?

Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, raw is a good source of Folate (B9), Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Dietary Fiber and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.