Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 347 kcal1451.8 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 62.6 g
- Protein
- 23.9 g
- Total fat
- 1.2 g
- Dietary fiber
- 16.3 g
- Sodium
- 15 mg
- Calcium
- 132 mg
Nutrition referenceBeans & Soy Products
Mung Beans
Mung beans are small, green legumes used in soups, sprouts, and desserts. Per 100 g dry they provide 347 calories with 23.9 g protein and 16.3 g fiber.
347
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 62.6g
- Protein
- 23.9g
- Fat
- 1.2g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Mung beans are small, green legumes with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. They are cooked whole in soups and stews, used in sweet dessert pastes, and sprouted to make bean sprouts.
Nutritionally, dry mung beans are high in carbohydrate and fiber with a good amount of protein. Per 100 g they provide about 347 kcal, 62.6 g of carbohydrates, 23.9 g of protein, and 1.2 g of fat, with 16.3 g of dietary fiber, 15 mg of sodium, and 132 mg of calcium.
Cooked mung beans absorb water and become lower in calories per 100 g. For accurate tracking, weigh them dry or cooked as prepared, and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of dry beans. A typical 1/2 cup serving (about 100 g dry) provides roughly 347 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Mung Beans nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in mung beans?
Dry mung beans provide about 347 calories per 100 g. A typical 1/2 cup of dry beans (about 100 g) provides roughly 347 calories.
Are mung beans high in fiber?
Yes. Mung beans provide about 16.3 g of dietary fiber per 100 g dry, which is high among legumes.
What are mung bean sprouts?
Mung bean sprouts are mung beans that have been germinated. They are lower in calories and used raw or lightly cooked in salads and stir-fries.
