French Beans (Cluster Beans, Guar) Nutrition

French Beans 

French beans, known as bakla are one of the common ingredients of fried rice and pulav. Usually available during the monsoons, this unripe green vegetable not only tastes good but is also very nutritious.

Nutrition of French Beans 

"Nutrition value per 100 g"

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
	Calories
Calories	1453.0 KJ	17%
From Carbohydrates	1382.0 KJ	~
From Fat	20.9 KJ	~
From Protein	50.2 KJ	~
	Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate	86.0 g	29%
Dietary Fiber	86.0 g	344%
Starch	~	~
Sugars	0.0 g	~
	Fats & Fatty Acids
Fat	5.0 g	8%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0,0 g	~
Polyunsaturated Fat	~	~
Omega-3	~	~
Omega-6	~	~
	Protein & Amino Acids
Protein	3.0 g	6%
Tryptophan	~	~
Threonine	~	~
Isoleucine	~	~
Leucine	~	~
Lysine	~	~
Methionine	~	~
Cystine	~	~
Phenylalanine	~	~
Tyrosine	~	~
Valine	~	~
Arginine	~	~
Histidine	~	~
Alanine	~	~
Aspartic Acid	~	~
Glutamic Acid	~	~
Glycine	~	~
Proline	~	~
Serine	~	~
Hydroxyproline	~	~
	Vitamins
Vitamin A	0.0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	~	~
Vitamin E	~	~
Vitamin K	~	~
Thiamin	~	~
Riboflavin	~	~
Niacin	~	~
Vitamin B6	~	~
Folate	~	~
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid	~	~
Choline	~	~
Betaine	0.0 mg	~
	Minerals
Calcium	270.0 mg	27%
Iron	0.0 mg	0%
Magnesium	~	~
Phosphorus	~	~
Potassium	5600.0 mg	160%
Sodium	30.0 mg	1%
Zinc	~	~
Copper	~	~
Manganese	~	~
Selenium	~	~
Fluoride	0.0 mcg	~
	Sterols
Cholesterol	1.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	0.0 mg	~
	Other Constituents
Water	~	~
Ash	~	~
Caffeine	0.0 mg	~
Theobromine	0.0 mg	~
Alcohol	0.0 g	~

Health Benefits of French Beans 

• Help in proper digestion and urine output
• Help with weight loss
• Improve eyesight
• Help in fetal development
• Maintain healthy heart
• Protect against cancer
• Regulate blood sugar level
• Boost immune function
• Prevent premature ageing
• Enhance bone health