Calories in Yardlong bean, raw
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Yardlong bean, raw contains 47 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup slices (91 g) provides about 43 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 23% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 16% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 10% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 47 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.4 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.11 g | 0.5% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 2.8 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A ? | 43 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C ? | 18.8 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.055 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.024 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 62 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 50 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 44 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus ? | 59 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 240 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.37 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0.048 mg | 5% |
| Manganese ? | 0.21 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 1.5 µg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 23%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 7%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.8 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fat0.4 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.11 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.036 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.17 g |
Amino acids (12)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.032 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.1 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.15 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.18 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.04 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.042 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.12 g |
| Valine ? | 0.16 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.2 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.09 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.096 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.084 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.013 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 87.9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.6 g |
| Energy ? | 197 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 865 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 62 µg |
Other forms of Yardlong bean
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 47 | 2.5 g | 9.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 47 | 2.5 g | 9.2 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taro, tahitian, raw Raw | 44 | 2.8 g | 6.9 g | 0.97 g |
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| Broccoli, stalks, raw Raw | 28 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 0.35 g |
| Sesbania flower, raw Raw | 27 | 1.3 g | 6.7 g | 0.04 g |
| Fiddlehead ferns, raw Raw | 34 | 4.6 g | 5.5 g | 0.4 g |
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw yardlong bean?
100 g of raw yardlong bean has 47 kcal. 1 cup slices (91 g): about 43 kcal. 1 pod (12 g): about 6 kcal.
How much protein is in raw yardlong bean?
Raw yardlong bean contains 2.8 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.5 g in 1 cup slices (91 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw yardlong bean?
Raw yardlong bean has 8.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw yardlong bean?
Raw yardlong bean contains 0.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.11 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw yardlong bean contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (21% DV), Folate (B9) (16% DV) and magnesium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw yardlong bean?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does yardlong bean have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, yardlong bean, raw has 47 kcal, while yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 47 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169222. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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