Calories in Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
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Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw contains 30 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (104 g) provides about 31 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 18% of the Daily Value for copper and 15% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 30 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.18 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.046 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars M | 4.1 g | |
| Protein ? | 3 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 13.2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K C | 33 µg | 28% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.084 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.75 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.088 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 61 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 14.4 mg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0.91 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium ? | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 54 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 149 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese ? | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium I | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 32%
- Carbohydrates 63%
- 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
- Protein3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars4.1 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.18 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.046 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.022 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.058 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.037 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.078 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.13 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.18 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.17 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.034 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.017 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.12 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.052 g |
| Valine ? | 0.13 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.2 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.07 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.099 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.48 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.16 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.063 g |
| Serine ? | 0.033 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.042 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.032 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 6 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 6 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 6 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 15 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 90.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.44 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 126 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 21 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 61 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, 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, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red bell pepper, raw Raw | 26 | 0.99 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Onion, raw Raw | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Bean sprouts, raw Raw | 30 | 3 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw mung beans?
100 g of raw mung beans has 30 kcal. 1 cup (104 g): about 31 kcal. 1 package, 12 oz (340 g): about 102 kcal.
How much protein is in raw mung beans?
Raw mung beans contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.2 g in 1 cup (104 g). About 32% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw mung beans?
Raw mung beans has 5.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 4.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw mung beans?
Raw mung beans contains 0.18 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.046 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw mung beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (28% DV), copper (18% DV), Folate (B9) (15% DV) and Vitamin C (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw mung beans?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mung beans have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw has 30 kcal, while mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 19 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 169957. 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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