Yardlong Bean · Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Yardlong bean, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 41/100
How many beneficial nutrients Yardlong bean, 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 Yardlong bean, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
69% from carbs
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Carbs 69%8.4 g per serving
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Fat 7%0.4 g per serving
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Protein 23%2.8 g per serving
What Yardlong bean, 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).
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 | 8.4 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 70.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 96.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 84.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 13.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 21.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 13.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 96.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.8 g | |
| Histidine | 90.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 150.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 200.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 184.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 40.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 154.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 104.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 32.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 162.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 196.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 42.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 115.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 43.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 18.8 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 62.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 50.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 44.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 59.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 240.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 1.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.6 g | — |
About Yardlong bean, raw
The yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis), also called the long bean, snake bean, or Chinese long bean, is a climbing legume grown for its remarkably long, thin, flexible green pods that can stretch up to a foot and a half. A relative of the cowpea and black-eyed pea, it is eaten as a fresh vegetable, pods and all, before the seeds mature. The pods have a denser, chewier bite than common green beans and a subtly nutty, beany flavor that turns slightly sweet when cooked.
Yardlong beans are low in calories and a good source of fiber, vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, and protein. A staple of Southeast Asian and southern Chinese cooking, they are cut into short lengths and stir-fried hard and fast, often dry-fried until blistered, added to curries and Thai salads, or braised, and they hold their texture better than tender green beans. Choose firm, slender, unblemished pods, and store yardlong beans 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 Yardlong bean, raw?
There are 47 calories in 100 g of Yardlong bean, raw, or about 6 calories in 1 pod (12 g).
How much protein is in Yardlong bean, raw?
Yardlong bean, raw contains 2.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Yardlong bean, raw?
Yardlong bean, raw has 8.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Yardlong bean, raw?
Yardlong bean, raw provides 0.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Yardlong bean, raw a good source of?
Yardlong bean, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin C (21% DV) and a good source of Folate (B9) and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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