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Black Bean
25Kg
HEALTHY FOOD
100% NATURAL
GLUTEN FREE
SUPERFOOD
About Black Bean
Black beans have a high magnesium content and are a good source of potassium, iron, calcium, zinc and phosphorus.
In Peru, black beans are widely cultivated in various regions of the country, especially in the south, where the climate is conducive to their development and for that reason it is valued for its flavor and smooth texture
This variety of bean stands out as being one of those with the highest protein content. When combined with a cereal such as rice or corn, it becomes a higher quality protein and a complete and healthy food.
Nutrition
Black beans are a legume, also known as a pulse — a food group with a unique nutritional profile. One cup (172 grams) of boiled, unsalted black beans contains:
- Calories: 227
- Protein: 15 grams
- Fat: 1 gram
- Carbs: 41 grams
- Fiber: 15 grams
- Folate: 64% of the daily value (DV)
- Copper: 40% of the DV
- Thiamine: 35% of the DV
- Manganese: 33% of the DV
- Magnesium: 29% of the DV
- Iron: 20% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 19% of the DV
- Potassium: 13% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 7% of the DV
- Calcium: 2% of the DV
- Selenium: 2% of the DV
As you can see, black beans are exceptionally high in fiber and plant-based protein, two nutrients that help lower chronic disease risk and that many Westernized diets lack
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