Moth beans (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 196 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein45g26% of calories
- Carbs121g70% of calories
- Fat3.2g4% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Moth beans (raw) (1 cup, 196 g) has 672 calories, with 45 g of protein, 121 g of carbohydrates and 3.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in protein (90% DV), thiamine (92% DV) and niacin (34% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein90%
- Thiamine92%
- Niacin34%
- Vitamin B655%
- Folate (B9)318%
- Pantothenic acid60%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (196 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 4 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 92% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 55% |
| Folate (B9) | 1,272 μg | 318% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 60% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 294 mg | 29% |
| Iron | 21 mg | 266% |
| Potassium | 2,334 mg | 50% |
| Magnesium | 747 mg | 178% |
| Phosphorus | 958 mg | 137% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 34% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 150% |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 155% |
| Selenium | 16 μg | 29% |
Full breakdown · 14 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 672 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 128minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 81minCycling (moderate)
- 56minRunning (6 mph)
- 95minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Moth beans (raw)?
One serving of Moth beans (raw) (1 cup) has 672 calories, which works out to 343 calories per 100 g. That is about 34% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Moth beans (raw) high in protein?
It provides a solid 45 g of protein per serving (90% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Moth beans (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 121 g of net carbs and 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Moth beans (raw)?
59 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
