Navy Bean | |
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Species | Phaseolus vulgaris |
File:Phaseolus vulgaris white beans, witte boon.jpg | |
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 1,468 kJ (351 kcal) |
Carbohydrates | 60.75 g |
- Sugars | 3.88 g |
- Dietary fiber | 24.4 g |
Fat | 1.5 g |
Protein | 22.33 g |
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database |
The navy bean, haricot, pearl haricot bean,[1] Boston bean,[2] white pea bean,[3] or pea bean[4] is a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) native to the Americas, where it was first domesticated.[5] It is a dry white bean that is smaller than many other types of white beans, and has an oval, slightly flattened shape.[1] It features in such dishes as baked beans,[1] various soups such as Senate bean soup,[6] and even pies.
The green bean plants[2] that produce navy beans may be either of the bush type or vining type, depending on which cultivar they are.[7]