Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Rice bean is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and neutral potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Small mung-like hill bean, soaked and simmered into rustic dals. A hardy tribal-belt pulse, closer to mung than to chana in temperament.
Classical Provenance: Himalayan / Northeast tribal tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- simmered into hill dals (Himalayan/Northeast)
- with dry ginger in cold-climate cooking
- mixed-bean khichdi
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: vata excess / gas-prone
- Contraindication: weak digestion (as any small hard bean)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Rice bean
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup dry (50g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1/4 cup dry) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 302 kcal | 151 kcal |
| Protein | 20.0 g | 10.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 51.3 g | 25.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Calcium | 200.0 mg | 100.0 mg |
| Iron | 4.76 mg | 2.38 mg |
| Magnesium | 201.0 mg | 100.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 270.0 mg | 135.0 mg |
| Potassium | 1196 mg | 598 mg |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 2.29 mg | 1.15 mg |
| Copper | 0.75 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Manganese | 1.68 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.06 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Vitamin K | 21.9 µg | 10.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.46 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.14 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.32 mg | 1.16 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.07 mg |
