Mung Beans (Raw)
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A 100g serving covers 156% of the daily recommended Folate, making Mung Beans (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Mung Beans (Raw) stands out for its lean protein profile — 23.9g of protein with only 1.1g of fat per 100g. Mung Beans (Raw) packs 347 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. With only 15mg of sodium, Mung Beans (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Mung Beans (Raw) provides 16.3g of dietary fiber per 100g (58% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Mung Beans (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 19 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein27%23.9 g
- Fat3%1.1 g
- Carbs70%62.6 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 9.1 | G |
| Energy | 347 | KCAL |
| Protein | 23.9 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.1 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 62.6 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 16.3 | G |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.8 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.62 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 | MG |
| Niacin | 2.3 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.38 | MG |
| Folate, total | 625 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.51 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 9.0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 132 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 6.7 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 189 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 367 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 1246 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 15.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.7 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.94 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.0 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 8.2 | UG |
| Energy | 1452 | kJ |
| Ash | 3.3 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.9 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 625 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 625 | UG |
| Choline, total | 97.9 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 68.0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 114 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.35 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.25 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.07 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.16 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.16 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.38 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.36 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.03 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Phytosterols | 23.0 | MG |
| Tryptophan | 0.26 | G |
| Threonine | 0.78 | G |
| Isoleucine | 1.0 | G |
| Leucine | 1.8 | G |
| Lysine | 1.7 | G |
| Methionine | 0.29 | G |
| Cystine | 0.21 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 1.4 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.71 | G |
| Valine | 1.2 | G |
| Arginine | 1.7 | G |
| Histidine | 0.69 | G |
| Alanine | 1.1 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 2.8 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 4.3 | G |
| Glycine | 0.95 | G |
| Proline | 1.1 | G |
| Serine | 1.2 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tbsp (13g) | 45 | 3.1g | 0.1g | 8.1g |
| cup (207g) | 718 | 49.4g | 2.4g | 129.6g |
Scaled from Mung Beans (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Mung Beans (Raw) is a excellent source of Fiber (58% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Mung Beans (Raw) is a excellent source of Protein (48% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Mung Beans (Raw) is a excellent source of Magnesium (45% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Mung Beans (Raw) is a excellent source of Iron (37% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Mung Beans (Raw) is a excellent source of Potassium (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
Dietary Considerations
With 1246mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Mung Beans (Raw). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Mung Beans (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 15mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
The high fiber (16.3g) and low fat profile makes Mung Beans (Raw) a solid choice for blood sugar management. See the Diabetes & Low-Glycemic Guide.
Mung Beans (Raw) provides 6.7mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Fiber: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
- Potassium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
- Magnesium: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value 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.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 174256.
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