Calories in
yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw
347 kcal per 100 g Yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw contains 347 calories per 100 grams, or about 579 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 24.3 g protein, 61.9 g carbohydrate and 1.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 69% carbohydrate, 27% protein, 3% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 167.0 g | 579 | 40.6 g | 103.4 g | 2.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 347 kcal | 579 kcal |
| Protein | 24.3 g | 40.6 g |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 2.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.9 g | 103.4 g |
| Fibre | 11.0 g | 18.4 g |
| Sodium | 17.0 mg | 28.4 mg |
| Potassium | 1,157.0 mg | 1,932.2 mg |
| Calcium | 138.0 mg | 230.5 mg |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 14.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.0 µg | 5.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 8.4 g | 14.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174281). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw ranks 18 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 49% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one cup (579 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 118 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw?
Yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw contains 347 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 579 calories per cup. It also provides 24.3 g of protein, 61.9 g of carbohydrate and 1.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw?
By calories, yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw is roughly 69% carbohydrate, 27% protein and 3% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 118 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.