Gums, seed gums (includes locust bean, guar) Nutrition Facts
Gums, especially seed gums like locust bean and guar, are often used to thicken and stabilize foods. They have a neutral taste and blend smoothly into recipes.
Per serving, they provide 332 calories, 0.5g fat, 77.3g carbs, 4.6g protein, and 77.3g fiber. That fiber is very high, so they can be quite filling.
They contain 0g sugar, so they are not sweet. Instead, they’re valued more for texture and how they help improve the consistency of food.
Gums, seed gums (includes locust bean, guar)
Serving size: 100 g
Calories332kcal
Net Carbs0g
Protein4.6g
Fat0.5g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 6%
Carbs 93%
Fat 1%
What is this food made of?
Water 15%
Protein 5%
Carbs 79%
Fat 1%
Blood Sugar Index0Low
Inflammation Score0Low
PRAL Score2.25Acidic
Amino Acid Score18%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 332 | 17% | |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | |||
| 125 mg | 5% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 77.3 g | 309% | ||
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
Vitamins
Source: USDA FoodData Central