Lupinus albus
© Lupino

Lupinus albus

Common name:
White Lupin

Local name:
Termiye

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Fruit Seeds and nuts

Part of plant/stage of process:
fruits, seeds, raw

This plant produces seeds that, after being soaked in water, are edible. They are protein-rich and are often consumed as a snack. The seeds can also be roasted and used as a coffee substitute.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(93) 388
Water (g)75
Protein (g)14.3
Fat (g)2.06
Available carbohydrates (g)0.18
Dietary Fiber (g)8.18
Ash (g)0.46
Ca (mg)129
Fe (mg)1.65
Mg (mg)31
P (mg)86
K (mg)2
Na (mg)3
Zn (mg)0.83
Vit A-RAE (mcg)tr
ß-carotene (mcg)tr
VitC (mg)tr
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