Moth beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 177 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g26% of calories
- Carbs37g70% of calories
- Fat1g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Moth beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) (1 cup, 177 g) has 207 calories, with 14 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), folate (b9) (63% DV) and iron (69% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Folate (B9)63%
- Iron69%
- Magnesium44%
- Phosphorus38%
- Copper32%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine18%
- Vitamin B613%
- Pantothenic acid14%
- Potassium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) | 253 μg | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 538 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 184 mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 266 mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 9% |
Full breakdown · 14 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.5 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Deep Smashed Moong Beans533
- First Street Moyocoba Beans360
- Jiva Organics Organic Moong Dal349
- Moth beans (raw)343
- Moth beans (cooked, boiled, salted)117
- Moth beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted)117
Burning 207 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 39minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 25minCycling (moderate)
- 17minRunning (6 mph)
- 29minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Moth beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted)?
One serving of Moth beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) (1 cup) has 207 calories, which works out to 117 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Moth beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% 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 (cooked, boiled, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 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 (cooked, boiled, unsalted)?
18 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
