Health Benefits of Soya Bean

There is a great deal of interest in the health benefits of soya. Recent research has indicated that populations where soya is consumed regularly as part of the diet (in particular the Chinese and Japanese) have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, breast, prostate and colon cancers. Asian women consuming a traditional diet have fewer menopausal hot flashes and night sweats compared to Western women.

Nutrional values of soyabeans (per 100g):

Water 8.5g
Energy 416 kcal
Energy 1741kJ
Protein 36.5g
Fat (total lipid) 19.9g
Fatty acids, saturated 2.9g
Fatty acids, mono-unsaturated 4.4g
Fatty acids, poly-unsaturated 11.3g
Carbohydrates 30.2g
Fiber 9.3g
Ash 4.9g
Isoflavones 200mg
Calcium, Ca 277mg
Iron, Fe 15.7mg
Magnesium, Mg 280mg
Phosphorus, Mg 704mg
Potassium, K 1797mg
Sodium, Na 2.0mg
Zinc, Zn 4.9mg
Copper, Cu 1.7mg
Manganese, Mn 2.52mg
Selenium, Se 17.8µg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 6.0mg
Thiamin (vitamin B1) 0.874mg
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 0.87mg
Niacin (vitamin B3) 1.62mg
Panthotenic acid (vitamin B5) 0.79mg
Vitamin B6 0.38mg
Folic acid 375µg
Vitamin B12 0.0µg
Vitamin A 2.0µg
Vitamin E 1.95mg