Vigna radiata
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Vigna radiata

Common name:
Green Gram

Local name:
 

Country:
Kenya

Food Group(s):
Seeds and nuts

Part of plant/stage of process:
dry, raw

Member of the legume family, this beans are rich in protein, fiber, antioxidants, magnesium, vitamin B1, B5, B6, manganese and zinc, and an excellent source of folate. Are usually eaten boiled and its sprouts are used in the preparation of different dishes.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(311) 1311
Water (g)11.6
Protein (g)27.2
Fat (g)1.7
Available carbohydrates (g)38.4
Dietary Fiber (g)16.7
Ash (g)4.4
Ca (mg)151
Fe (mg)7.6
Mg (mg)208
P (mg)280
K (mg)989
Na (mg)26
Zn (mg)2.62
Vit A-RAE (mcg)9
ß-carotene (mcg)111
VitC (mg)3
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