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Mung beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted)
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Mung beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 202 g

Calories
212
11%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    14g
    26% of calories
  • Carbs
    39g
    71% of calories
  • Fat
    0.8g
    3% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Mung beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) (1 cup, 202 g) has 212 calories, with 14 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (71% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), dietary fiber (55% DV) and thiamine (28% DV).

Per 100 g
105cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.7g
Net carbs
23g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
15g
4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein28%
  • Dietary fiber55%
  • Thiamine28%
  • Folate (B9)80%
  • Iron35%
  • Magnesium23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin B610%
  • Pantothenic acid17%
  • Choline11%
  • Potassium11%
  • Zinc15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (202 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A2 μg
0%
Vitamin C2 mg
2%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin K5 μg
5%
Thiamine0.3 mg
28%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
9%
Niacin1 mg
7%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
10%
Folate (B9)321 μg
80%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
17%
Choline59 mg
11%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium55 mg
5%
Iron3 mg
35%
Potassium537 mg
11%
Magnesium97 mg
23%
Phosphorus200 mg
29%
Zinc2 mg
15%
Copper0.3 mg
35%
Manganese1 mg
26%
Selenium5 μg
9%
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene28 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.5 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 212 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 40min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 25min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 18min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 30min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Mung beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted)?

One serving of Mung beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) (1 cup) has 212 calories, which works out to 105 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Mung 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 Mung beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 71% 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 (cooked, boiled, unsalted)?

4 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Mung beans (cooked, boiled, unsalted)?

4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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