Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Yardlong Bean.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Yardlong Bean vegetableJune–October in Turkey (approximate harvest period)
Vegetable guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Yardlong Bean Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Yardlong Bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler vegetable library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 47 kcal and includes 62 µg folate, 44 mg magnesium, 18.8 mg vitamin C. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

62 µg folate44 mg magnesium18.8 mg vitamin C240 mg potassium
Energy47 kcal
Fiber— g
Vitamin C18.8 mg
Potassium240 mg

Yardlong Bean benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • A 100 g portion provides approximately 47 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
  • Its approximately 87.8 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
  • About 18.8 mg of vitamin C per 100 g contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and the absorption of iron from plant foods.
  • About 43 µg RAE of vitamin A per 100 g contributes to normal vision, immune function and the maintenance of skin and mucous membranes.
  • Its recorded folate content contributes to normal blood formation, cell division and homocysteine metabolism.
  • About 0.107 mg of vitamin B1 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and nervous-system function.
  • About 50 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
  • About 240 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • About 44 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
  • About 0.47 mg of iron per 100 g contributes to normal red-blood-cell and haemoglobin formation and oxygen transport. Absorption of plant iron varies with the meal.
  • No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of yardlong bean depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.

Yardlong Bean nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.

Yardlong Bean vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g100 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy47 kcal47 kcal
Water87.8 g87.8 g
Protein2.8 g2.8 g
Total fat0.4 g0.4 g
Saturated fat0.105 g0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat0.036 g0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat0.169 g0.169 g
Carbohydrate8.4 g8.4 g
Ash0.6 g0.6 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium50 mg50 mg
Iron0.47 mg0.47 mg
Magnesium44 mg44 mg
Phosphorus59 mg59 mg
Potassium240 mg240 mg
Sodium4 mg4 mg
Zinc0.37 mg0.37 mg
Copper0.048 mg0.048 mg
Manganese0.205 mg0.205 mg
Selenium1.5 µg1.5 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C18.8 mg18.8 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.107 mg0.107 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.11 mg0.11 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.41 mg0.41 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.055 mg0.055 mg
Vitamin B60.024 mg0.024 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)62 µg62 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate62 µg62 µg
Folate, DFE62 µg DFE62 µg DFE
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A43 µg RAE43 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30.013 g0.013 g
Omega-60.096 g0.096 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0.032 g0.032 g
Threonine0.104 g0.104 g
Isoleucine0.15 g0.15 g
Leucine0.2 g0.2 g
Lysine0.184 g0.184 g
Methionine0.04 g0.04 g
Cystine0.042 g0.042 g
Phenylalanine0.154 g0.154 g
Tyrosine0.115 g0.115 g
Valine0.162 g0.162 g
Arginine0.196 g0.196 g
Histidine0.09 g0.09 g
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0.096 g0.096 g
DHA0.013 g0.013 g

How many calories are in Yardlong Bean?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 47 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 47 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Yardlong Bean in the kitchen

Yardlong Bean can be used raw when food-safe or prepared by steaming, roasting, sautéing, simmering or adding to soups and salads, depending on the ingredient.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Direct USDA records are used where available; closest-profile entries are explicitly labelled and remain approximate. Blank fields mean that the source did not report a value. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.