Calories in Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw
Generic food Raw Beans and Legumes
Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw contains 343 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (196 g) provides about 672 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 162% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 91% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 79% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 343 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 30 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 61.5 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 22.9 g | 46% |
| Vitamin A ? | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.56 mg | 47% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.091 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.8 mg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 1.5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.37 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) C | 649 µg | 162% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 150 mg | 12% |
| Iron ? | 10.9 mg | 60% |
| Magnesium ? | 381 mg | 91% |
| Phosphorus ? | 489 mg | 39% |
| Potassium ? | 1,191 mg | 25% |
| Zinc ? | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Copper ? | 0.69 mg | 76% |
| Manganese ? | 1.8 mg | 79% |
| Selenium C | 8.2 µg | 15% |
% 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 70%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein22.9 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fat1.6 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.36 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium30 mgbelow 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
- Water9.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.75 g |
Amino acids (9)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Isoleucine ? | 1.1 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.22 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1 g |
| Valine ? | 0.73 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.77 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.49 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.31 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.27 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 9.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 4.3 g |
| Energy ? | 1,435 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 32 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 649 µg |
Other forms of Mothbeans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt Cooked | 117 | 7.8 g | 21 g | 0.55 g |
| Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 117 | 7.8 g | 21 g | 0.55 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, dry Dried or dry | 351 | 23.6 g | 62.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Beans, cannellini, dry Dried or dry | 337 | 21.6 g | 59.8 g | 2.2 g |
| Blackeye pea, dry Dried or dry | 346 | 21.2 g | 61.8 g | 2.4 g |
| Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry Dried or dry | 372 | 21.3 g | 60.4 g | 6.3 g |
| Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw Raw | 343 | 23.9 g | 59.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Lentils, raw Raw | 352 | 24.6 g | 63.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Lentils, pink or red, raw Raw | 358 | 23.9 g | 63.1 g | 2.2 g |
| Yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw Raw | 347 | 24.3 g | 61.9 g | 1.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw mothbeans?
100 g of raw mothbeans has 343 kcal. 1 cup (196 g): about 672 kcal.
Is raw mothbeans high in protein?
Raw mothbeans contains 22.9 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 45 g in 1 cup (196 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in raw mothbeans?
Raw mothbeans has 61.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw mothbeans?
Raw mothbeans contains 1.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.36 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw mothbeans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (162% DV), magnesium (91% DV), manganese (79% DV), copper (76% DV) and iron (60% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw mothbeans?
100 g contains 30 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mothbeans have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mothbeans, mature seeds, raw has 343 kcal, while mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt has 117 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 172425. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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