Soybean is a kind of nutritious plant food, which contains many nutrients beneficial to human health. The following is a detailed introduction to the nutritional value characteristics of soybeans.

Protein: Soybean is a high-protein food, and its protein content is much higher than many other plant foods, which can reach more than 40%. Moreover, the protein of soybean belongs to the high-quality protein, because the proportion of eight essential amino acids it contains is quite close to the human body's needs, and it can meet all kinds of nutrients needed for human growth, development and body maintenance.

Carbohydrate: The carbohydrate content in soybean is low, but it belongs to compound carbohydrate, including dietary fiber and polysaccharide, which is not easily digested and absorbed by human body. It is helpful to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, slow down the rising speed of blood sugar and lower cholesterol level.

Fat: The fat content of soybean is also relatively low, but unsaturated fatty acids account for more than 85%, which has the functions of lowering blood fat and protecting cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health.

Minerals: Soybean is also rich in many minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. Among them, the high content of potassium and magnesium is helpful to regulate the electrolyte balance of human body and maintain the normal function of neuromuscular.

Vitamins: Soybean contains many vitamins, especially B vitamins, such as vitamins B 1, B2, B6, etc. Has the functions of promoting protein metabolism, improving immunity and maintaining skin health.

Isoflavone: Soybean contains a special plant nutrient-isoflavone. Its molecular structure is similar to that of animal sex hormones. It can play a certain hormone activity in human body and has a certain antioxidant effect, which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and female menopausal diseases.

In a word, soybean is considered as a kind of high-quality nutritious food. In addition to the above-mentioned main nutrients, it also contains many other nutrients, such as nucleic acids and phytosterols. Soybean can be used as an essential protein and nitrogen source for human body, which helps to maintain human health and improve immunity. This is an excellent plant food.

The above content was answered by Tanida Meng (advocate of natural cereal food), hoping to help everyone.