Like most of the types of beans and peas ( e.g. green beans, Green peas, snow peas), adzuki beans(native Japanese name) also known as azuki beans or red mung beans are part of legume family.
Loaded with high protein, complex carbs and fiber, small adzuki beans mature to a distinct dark red color.
Scientific name of Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans
Vigna Angularis
Other names of Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans
- Azuki bean
- Lal chavali
- Red cowpea
- Chori
- Red mung bean
- Red bean
- Aduki
Calories by source in Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans
- Calories by carbohydrate in Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans = 78%
- Calories by fat in Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans = 1%
- Calories by protein in Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans = 21%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans = 32%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans = 54%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans = 14%
Nutrition facts of Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 329 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.53 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 19.87 | GRAM | 40% |
| Carbohydrate | 62.9 | GRAM | 23% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans
- Select adzuki beans with bright red colour
- Avoid adzuki beans with insect damaged
Availability of Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans
- Generally adzuki beans are available round the year
How to store Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans
- Mostly sold in dried form, dried adzuki beans can be stored at room temperature for up-to an year
Complete nutrition facts of Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans
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