Mung Beans
Exceptional nutritional value
Whole mung beans boiled without salt, values for the cooked beans.
Mung beans are small green beans cooked whole or split (moong dal) in Indian, Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes, from dal and khichdi to sweet soups. A 150 g cooked portion gives about 160 kcal, 10.5 g of protein and 11 g of fiber, and is high in folate, with useful copper, thiamin, manganese and magnesium. Dry mung beans swell to about 3.3 times their weight when cooked.
Nutrition values are for the cooked product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7g | 12.5% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 0.6% |
| Carbs | 19.2g | 6.4% |
| Simple Sugars | 6.72g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 4.88g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 30.4% |
| Water | 73g | 2.9% |
| Calories | 105 | 4.7% |
Glycemic Index
Click to view full GI ranking →
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.12 | g | 0.6% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.05 | g | 0.2% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.13 | g | 1.0% |
| Omega-3 | 0.039 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.091 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 | mg |
| Selenium | 2.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 1 | mcg | 0.1% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.164 | mg | 13.7% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.061 | mg | 4.7% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.58 | mg | 3.6% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.067 | mg | 3.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 159 | mcg | 39.8% |
| vitamin C | 1 | mg | 1.1% |
| vitamin E | 0.15 | mg | 1.0% |
| vitamin K | 2.7 | mcg | 2.3% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 27 | mg | 2.7% |
| iron | 1.4 | mg | 7.8% |
| magnesium | 48 | mg | 12.0% |
| phosphorus | 99 | mg | 14.1% |
| potassium | 266 | mg | 10.2% |
| sodium | 2 | mg | 0.1% |
| zinc | 0.84 | mg | 7.6% |
| copper | 0.156 | mg | 17.3% |
| manganese | 0.298 | mg | 13.0% |
| selenium | 2.5 | mcg | 4.5% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 205 | mg | 29.3% | 137% |
| Isoleucine | 297 | mg | 21.2% | 106% |
| Leucine | 544 | mg | 19.9% | 96% |
| Lysine | 490 | mg | 23.3% | 109% |
| Methionine limiting | 146 | mg | 13.9% | 68% |
| Phenylalanine | 635 | mg | 36.3% | 166% |
| Threonine | 230 | mg | 21.9% | 99% |
| Tryptophan | 76 | mg | 27.1% | 123% |
| Valine | 364 | mg | 20.0% | 98% |
Compare with other products
Values per 100 g
Add products above to see a side-by-side comparison.
Similar Products
Closest by macronutrient profile