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Mung bean nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Mung bean

Mung bean
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
31 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 347
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 46.32 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -7.5 (alkaline)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280642641 12mg
TOP 6% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 94% of foods
TOP 8% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 92% of foods
TOP 8% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 92% of foods
TOP 11% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 89% of foods
TOP 13% Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 87% of foods

Mung bean calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 347
Calories in 1 cup 718 207 g
Calories in 1 tbsp 45 13 g

Mung bean Glycemic index (GI)

31

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45% 54%
Calcium: 132 mg of 1,000 mg 13%
Iron: 6.74 mg of 8 mg 84%
Magnesium: 189 mg of 420 mg 45%
Phosphorus: 367 mg of 700 mg 52%
Potassium: 1246 mg of 3,400 mg 37%
Sodium: 15 mg of 2,300 mg 1%
Zinc: 2.68 mg of 11 mg 24%
Copper: 0.941 mg of 1 mg 105%
Manganese: 1.035 mg of 2 mg 45%
Selenium: 8.2 µg of 55 µg 15%
Choline: 97.9 mg of 550 mg 18%

Mineral chart - relative view

Potassium
1246 mg
TOP 6%
Iron
6.74 mg
TOP 8%
Magnesium
189 mg
TOP 11%
Phosphorus
367 mg
TOP 13%
Copper
0.941 mg
TOP 17%
Calcium
132 mg
TOP 17%
Manganese
1.035 mg
TOP 32%
Zinc
2.68 mg
TOP 33%
Choline
97.9 mg
TOP 51%
Selenium
8.2 µg
TOP 62%
Sodium
15 mg
TOP 83%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Vitamin A: 114 IU of 5,000 IU 2%
Vitamin E : 0.51 mg of 15 mg 3%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 4.8 mg of 90 mg 5%
Vitamin B1: 0.621 mg of 1 mg 52%
Vitamin B2: 0.233 mg of 1 mg 18%
Vitamin B3: 2.251 mg of 16 mg 14%
Vitamin B5: 1.91 mg of 5 mg 38%
Vitamin B6: 0.382 mg of 1 mg 29%
Folate: 625 µg of 400 µg 156%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 9 µg of 120 µg 8%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B1
0.621 mg
TOP 14%
Folate
625 µg
TOP 16%
Vitamin B5
1.91 mg
TOP 28%
Vitamin C
4.8 mg
TOP 30%
Vitamin B6
0.382 mg
TOP 33%
Vitamin B2
0.233 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin A
114 IU
TOP 41%
Vitamin K
9 µg
TOP 51%
Vitamin B3
2.251 mg
TOP 56%
Vitamin E
0.51 mg
TOP 56%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

23% 2% 61% 10% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 48%
23.86 g of 50 g
48%
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.15 g of 65 g
2%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 21%
62.62 g of 300 g
21%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
9.05 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
3.32 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 279% 224% 216% 203% 238% 82% 248% 204% 298%
Tryptophan: 260 mg of 280 mg 93%
Threonine: 782 mg of 1,050 mg 74%
Isoleucine: 1008 mg of 1,400 mg 72%
Leucine: 1847 mg of 2,730 mg 68%
Lysine: 1664 mg of 2,100 mg 79%
Methionine: 286 mg of 1,050 mg 27%
Phenylalanine: 1443 mg of 1,750 mg 82%
Valine: 1237 mg of 1,820 mg 68%
Histidine: 695 mg of 700 mg 99%

Fat type information

39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g

Fiber content ratio for Mung bean

11% 26% 63%
Sugar: 6.6 g
Fiber: 16.3 g
Other: 39.72 g

All nutrients for Mung bean per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 347kcal 17% 24% 7.4 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 23.86g 57% 15% 8.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 1.15g 2% 73% 29 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 4.8mg 5% 30% 11 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 46.32g N/A 20% 1.2 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 62.62g 21% 15% 2.2 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 6.74mg 84% 8% 2.6 times more than BeefBeef
Calcium 132mg 13% 17% 1.1 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 1246mg 37% 6% 8.5 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 189mg 45% 11% 1.4 times more than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 6.6g N/A 45% 1.4 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 16.3g 65% 8% 6.8 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.94mg 105% 17% 6.6 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.68mg 24% 33% 2.4 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 367mg 52% 13% 2 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 15mg 1% 83% 32.7 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 114IU 2% 41% 146.5 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1% 56%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3% 56% 2.9 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 8.2µg 15% 62%
Manganese 1.04mg 45% 32%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 52% 14% 2.3 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 18% 37% 1.8 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 2.25mg 14% 56% 4.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 38% 28% 1.7 times more than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 29% 33% 3.2 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 9µg 8% 51% 11.3 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 625µg 156% 16% 10.2 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.35g 2% 73% 16.9 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.16g N/A 79% 60.9 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g N/A 67% 122.8 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0% 55% 1.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.78mg 0% 66% 1.1 times more than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 1.01mg 0% 58% 1.1 times more than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.85mg 0% 56% 1.3 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.66mg 0% 63% 3.7 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.29mg 0% 72% 3 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 1.44mg 0% 42% 2.2 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1.24mg 0% 54% 1.6 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.7mg 0% 59% 1.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat 1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 15mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 63g
64%
Dietary Fiber 16g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 24g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 132mg 13%

Iron 7mg 88%

Potassium 1,246mg 0%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mung bean nutrition infographic

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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients

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