Navy bean
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For the Tracy Bonham song, see Navy Bean (song).
The navy bean, haricot bean, pearl haricot bean,[3] Boston bean,[4] white pea bean,[5] or pea bean[6] is a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) native to the Americas, where it was first domesticated.[7] It is a dry white bean that is smaller than many other types of white beans, and has an oval, slightly flattened shape.[3] It features in such dishes as baked beans,[3] various soups such as Senate bean soup,[8] and even pies.
Quick Facts Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz), Energy ...
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 1,468 kJ (351 kcal) |
60.75 g | |
Sugars | 3.88 g |
Dietary fiber | 4.3 g |
1.5 g | |
22.33 g | |
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2] |
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The green bean plants[4] that produce navy beans may be either of the bush type or vining type, depending on which cultivar they are.[9]