Vigna unguiculata (Börülce)
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Vigna unguiculata (Börülce)

Common name:
Cowpea

Local name:
Börülce

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Seeds and nuts

Part of plant/stage of process:
legume, fresh, raw

A good source of fiber, protein, iron, potassium, low in fat and calories, and rich in essential amino acids such as tryptophan, histidine, methionine and lysine. In Turkey, dry beans are boiled and seasoned with olive oil, salt, thyme and garlic sauce and served as an appetizer.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(39) 161
Water (g)89
Protein (g)3.2
Fat (g)0.47
Available carbohydrates (g)3.69
Dietary Fiber (g)3.31
Ash (g)0.66
Ca (mg)65
Fe (mg)1.05
Mg (mg)61
P (mg)68
K (mg)299
Na (mg)3
Zn (mg)0.68
Vit A-RAE (mcg)36
ß-carotene (mcg)429
VitC (mg)10
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