Soya Bean Sprouts
Soya bean sprouts contain the 22 essential amino acids which make a complete protein.They are high in fibre, vitmain C, folate and iron as well as Omega 3 and Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acids. They are cleansing and regenerating, good for bones and lowering cholesterol and full of antioxidants.
Traditionally they have been used as a source of antioxidants and for cleansing and detoxification purposes. They also help Lower LDL Cholesterol andTriglycerides and are good for Menopausal Problems, Osteoporosis Prevention, Vascular Disorders and Cellular Regeneration. They also assist in Hip Fracture Prevention and Hot Flashes. Soya beans have 13.1% protein and 1.1% fibre.
Minerals (per 100g):
Calcium, 67mg; Iron, 2.1mg; Magnesium, 72mg; Phosphorus, 164mg; Potassium, 484mg; Sodium, 14mg; Zinc, 1.2mg; Copper, 0.4mg; Manganese, 0.7mg; Selenium, 0.6mcg.
Vitamins:
Vitamin C, 15.3mg; Thiamin 0.34mg; Riboflavin 0.1 mg; Niacin 1.1mg; Pantothenic acid 0.9mg; Vitamin B-6 0.2; Folate, 172mcg; Vitamin A, 11 IU; Vitamin A, RE 1mcg.
Essential Fatty Acids
Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) (18:2 undifferentiated) 3.3g; Omega-3 EFA (18:3 undifferentiated) 0.4g; Cholesterol 0.0.
Amino acids:
Tryptophan 0.16g; Threonine 0.5g; Isoleucine 0.6g; Leucine 0.9g; Lysine 0.8g; Methionine 0.14g; Cystine 0.16g; Phenylalanine 0.6g; Tyrosine 0.5g; Valine 0.6g; Arginine 0.9g; Histidine 0.35g; Alanine 0.55g; Aspartic acid 1.8g; Glutamic acid 2.0g; Glycine 0.5g; Proline 0.7g; and Serine 0.6g.
