Winged bean

Winged Bean · Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

Winged beans, mature seeds, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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20%
409 kcal Calories
59%
29.7 g Protein
15%
41.7 g Carbs
21%
16.3 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 40/100

How many beneficial nutrients Winged beans, mature 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 Winged beans, mature seeds, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Winged beans, mature seeds, raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Copper320% Manganese162% Thiamin (B1)86% Iron75% Protein59% Magnesium43% Zinc41% Phosphorus36% Riboflavin (B2)35% Calcium34% Niacin (B3)19% Pantothenic Acid (B5)16% Selenium15% Folate (B9)11% Vitamin B610%

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.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate41.7 g
15%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat16.3 g
21%
Saturated Fat2.3 g
12%
Monounsaturated Fat6.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.3 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids262.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids4,068.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein29.7 g
59%
Histidine790.0 mg
Isoleucine1,468.0 mg
Leucine2,497.0 mg
Lysine2,136.0 mg
Methionine356.0 mg
Phenylalanine1,429.0 mg
Threonine1,179.0 mg
Tryptophan762.0 mg
Valine1,530.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E~
Vitamin K~
Thiamin (B1)1.0 mg
86%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg
35%
Niacin (B3)3.1 mg
19%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
10%
Folate (B9)45.0 mcg
11%
Vitamin B120.0 mcg
0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.8 mg
16%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium440.0 mg
34%
Iron13.4 mg
75%
Magnesium179.0 mg
43%
Phosphorus451.0 mg
36%
Potassium977.0 mg
21%
Sodium38.0 mg
2%
Zinc4.5 mg
41%
Copper2.9 mg
320%
Manganese3.7 mg
162%
Selenium8.2 mcg
15%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol0.0 mg
0%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol~
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash4.0 g

About Winged beans, mature seeds, raw

The winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus), also called the Goa bean or asparagus pea, is a tropical climbing legume named for the four frilly, winged ridges that run the length of its bright green pods. It is remarkable because nearly the entire plant is edible and nutritious, from the crunchy young pods and leaves to the flowers, tuberous roots, and protein-rich mature seeds. The plant is an excellent source of plant protein, with the seeds rivaling soybeans, along with fiber, folate, iron, and vitamin C.

The tender young pods are the most popular part, with a crisp snap and a flavor like a cross between a green bean and asparagus, and they are stir-fried, steamed, blanched into salads, and added to curries and soups across Southeast Asia and the tropics. The mature seeds are cooked like other beans. Choose firm, bright pods no longer than a hand for the best texture, and store winged beans wrapped in the refrigerator, using them within a few days.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Winged beans, mature seeds, raw?

There are 409 calories in 100 g of Winged beans, mature seeds, raw, or about 744 calories in 1 cup (182 g).

How much protein is in Winged beans, mature seeds, raw?

Winged beans, mature seeds, raw contains 29.7 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Winged beans, mature seeds, raw?

Winged beans, mature seeds, raw has 41.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Winged beans, mature seeds, raw?

Winged beans, mature seeds, raw provides 16.3 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Winged beans, mature seeds, raw a good source of?

Winged beans, mature seeds, raw is an excellent source of Copper (320% DV), Manganese (162% DV), Thiamin (B1) (86% DV), Iron (75% DV), Protein (59% DV) and Magnesium (43% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Selenium, Folate (B9) and Vitamin B6 (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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