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Winged bean tuber

Winged bean tuber is the enlarged underground root, used as a starchy vegetable after boiling, roasting, or other cooking.

Winged bean tuber — illustrative ingredient image

About Winged bean tuber

The winged bean tuber is the enlarged underground storage root of the winged bean plant. Unlike the familiar pods, it is harvested below ground and used as a starchy vegetable in some Southeast Asian cuisines. Tubers vary in size and shape, with a brownish outer skin and pale interior; cooked flesh is generally firm to soft, with a mild, earthy flavour.

The tubers may be boiled, roasted, or otherwise cooked before eating, and can also be incorporated into savoury preparations. Preparation and cooking affect their moisture and texture. They should not be confused with winged bean seeds or pods, which are distinct edible parts of the plant and have different culinary uses.

Ingredient type
whole food

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raw winged bean tuber

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Winged bean tuber, raw

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Winged bean tuber nutrition & diet

Winged bean tuber nutritional value

Winged bean tuber, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
148kcal
Protein
11.6g
Carbs
28.1g
Fat
0.9g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Nutrition measurements should specify whether they refer to the raw tuber or a cooked preparation, since cooking changes water content and the proportions of nutrients per serving.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Winged bean tuber, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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