Navy bean
The navy bean, haricot bean, pearl haricot bean, Boston bean, white pea bean, or pea bean is a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) native to the Americas, where it was first domesticated. It is a dry white bean that is smaller than many other types of white beans, and has an oval, slightly flattened shape. It features in such dishes as baked beans, various soups such as Senate bean soup, and even pies.
| Navy Bean | |
|---|---|
| Species | Phaseolus vulgaris |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,468 kJ (351 kcal) |
60.75 g | |
| Sugars | 3.88 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4.3 g |
1.5 g | |
22.33 g | |
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| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA FoodData Central | |
The green bean plants that produce navy beans may be either of the bush type or vining type, depending on which cultivar they are.
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