Soyabean is the most important and popular legume in the world. In India, the commercial understanding of soyabean started around four decades ago. Soyabean (Glycine max) also known as soybean belongs to leguminous plants native to East Asia. Even though it belongs to the leguminous family it is considered as oil seed due to its high oil content and is popular as a good source of vegetable oil and industrial application oil as bio diesel.
Soybean Nutrition Facts
The following nutrition information for 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of soybeans has been provided by the USDA.
- Calories: 172
- Fat: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.3g
- Fiber: 6
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 18g
Benefits of Soybean:
- Improves metabolic activity
- Healthy gain weight
- Has anticancer potential
- Boosts heart health
- Reduce the effects of menopause
- Boost digestive health
- Long term solution for bone health
- Control Diabetes