Calories in Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt
Generic food Cooked Beans and Legumes
Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt contains 105 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (202 g) provides about 212 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 40% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 17% of the Daily Value for copper and 14% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.38 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.12 g | 0.6% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 238 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.2 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber I | 7.6 g | 27% |
| Total sugars I | 2 g | |
| Protein ? | 7 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.7 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.16 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.061 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.58 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.41 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.067 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 159 µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 29.4 mg | 5% |
| Calcium ? | 27 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium ? | 48 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus ? | 99 mg | 8% |
| Potassium ? | 266 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 0.84 mg | 8% |
| Copper ? | 0.16 mg | 17% |
| Manganese ? | 0.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium I | 2.5 µg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 26%
- Carbohydrates 71%
- Fat 3%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber7.6 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars2 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.38 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.12 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium238 mgabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.054 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.13 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.076 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.23 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.3 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.54 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.49 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.084 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.062 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.43 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.21 g |
| Valine ? | 0.36 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.49 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.21 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.31 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.81 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.3 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.28 g |
| Proline ? | 0.32 g |
| Serine ? | 0.35 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.083 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.054 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 14 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water ? | 72.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.79 g |
| Energy C | 441 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 24 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 159 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Mung beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 19 | 2 g | 3.6 g | 0.09 g |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 21 | 2 g | 4.2 g | 0.09 g |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried Cooked | 50 | 4.3 g | 10.6 g | 0.21 g |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw Raw | 30 | 3 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, raw Raw | 347 | 23.9 g | 62.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 105 | 7 g | 19.2 g | 0.38 g |
| Mung beans, cooked Cooked | 156 | 6.5 g | 17.8 g | 6.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentils, boiled Cooked | 116 | 9 g | 20.1 g | 0.38 g |
| Red kidney beans, boiled Cooked | 127 | 8.7 g | 22.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 115 | 7.8 g | 20.9 g | 0.38 g |
| Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 115 | 7.8 g | 20.9 g | 0.38 g |
| Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 105 | 7.5 g | 18.3 g | 0.55 g |
| Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 105 | 7.5 g | 18.3 g | 0.55 g |
| Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 114 | 9 g | 19.5 g | 0.38 g |
| Peas, split, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 116 | 8.3 g | 20.5 g | 0.39 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked mung beans?
100 g of cooked mung beans has 105 kcal. 1 cup (202 g): about 212 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked mung beans?
Cooked mung beans contains 7 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.2 g in 1 cup (202 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is below the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked mung beans?
Cooked mung beans has 19.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.6 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked mung beans?
Cooked mung beans contains 0.38 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.12 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked mung beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (40% DV), copper (17% DV), Thiamin (B1) (14% DV), manganese (13% DV) and magnesium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked mung beans?
100 g contains 238 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mung beans have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt has 105 kcal, while mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw has 30 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 175255. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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