Soy nuts are a healthy and tasty source of nutrition, rich in protein,
iron and dietary fiber. They are the by-product of soy beans. Soy beans are
soaked in water, drained and then roasted or baked until crisp and brown, to
give rise to the delicious snack - soy nuts. Soy nuts are similar to peanuts in
terms of their flavor and texture. You can relish on the salted, unsalted,
roasted or dry variants of soy nuts, which are readily available all through the
year, in the grocery and natural food stores.
You can top your salads, soups and casserole dishes with roasted soy nuts. Soy
nuts can be mixed with dried fruits, nuts, chocolate chips etc to make a new
yummy snack. They make an excellent combination with grain dishes as well. A
great source of vitamins, antioxidants, iron and zinc, soy nuts are considered
as a food for lowering the levels of bad cholesterol. Since they have not trans
fat, you can munch a handful of soy nuts at any time - whether it is during the
peak hours of office or at home. Apart from being a delicious snack item, soy
nuts offer a lot of nutritional value as well. Given below is the complete list
of the nutritional value of soy nuts.
Nutritional Value Of Soy Nuts (Per 100g Salted Soy Nuts)
Nutrient Nutritional Value
Energy 471 kcal
Water 2.0 g
Protein 35.2 g
Fat (total lipid) 25.4 g
Fatty acids, saturated 3.7 g
Fatty acids, mono-unsaturated 5.6 g
Fatty acids, poly-unsaturated 14.3 g
Carbohydrates 33.6 g
Fiber 17.7 g
Isoflavones 200 mg
Calcium 138 mg
Iron 3.9 mg
Magnesium 145 mg
Phosphorus 363 mg
Potassium 1470 mg
Sodium 163 mg
Zinc 3.14 mg
Copper 0.8 mg
Manganese 2.2 mg
Selenium 19.1 µg
Vitamin C 2.2 mg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.145 mg
Niacin 1.41 mg
Panthotenic acid 0.45 mg
Vitamin B6 0.21 mg
Folic acid 211 µg
Vitamin B 12 0.0 µg
Vitamin A 200 IU
Vitamin E 0.91 mg |
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