Mung beans (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 207 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein49g27% of calories
- Carbs130g70% of calories
- Fat2.4g3% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Mung beans (raw) (1 cup, 207 g) has 718 calories, with 49 g of protein, 130 g of carbohydrates and 2.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in protein (99% DV), dietary fiber (121% DV) and thiamine (107% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein99%
- Dietary fiber121%
- Thiamine107%
- Riboflavin (B2)37%
- Niacin29%
- Vitamin B661%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C11%
- Vitamin K16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (207 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 12 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 19 μg | 16% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 107% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 37% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 61% |
| Folate (B9) | 1,294 μg | 323% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 4 mg | 79% |
| Choline | 203 mg | 37% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 273 mg | 27% |
| Iron | 14 mg | 174% |
| Potassium | 2,579 mg | 55% |
| Magnesium | 391 mg | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 760 mg | 109% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 50% |
| Copper | 2 mg | 216% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 93% |
| Selenium | 17 μg | 31% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 6 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 141 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 9 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 3 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 718 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 136minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 86minCycling (moderate)
- 60minRunning (6 mph)
- 101minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Mung beans (raw)?
One serving of Mung beans (raw) (1 cup) has 718 calories, which works out to 347 calories per 100 g. That is about 36% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Mung beans (raw) high in protein?
It provides a solid 49 g of protein per serving (99% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% 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 Mung beans (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 96 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 Mung beans (raw)?
31 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Mung beans (raw)?
14 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
