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Mung beans nutrition facts
A typical portion of mung beans (1 cup; 207 g, mature seeds, raw) has 720 calories and 49g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 9 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 12 calories (mature seeds, sprouted, canned, drained solids) to 347 (mature seeds, raw).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Mung beans, mature seeds, raw, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 23.9g
- more than 84% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 347
- more than 79% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 15mg
- more than 21% of reference foods
1 cup weighs 207 g in USDA's record for Mung beans, mature seeds, raw (FDC 174256); across 9 records of mung beans USDA weighs it at 104 to 207 g, so a linked record can show a different gram weight for the same measure.
Where the calories come from: 70% carbohydrate, 3% fat and 27% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Folate1,294 µg DFE in 1 cup (207 g), 323% of the Daily Value
- Copper1.9 mg in 1 cup (207 g), 216% of the Daily Value
- Thiamin1.3 mg in 1 cup (207 g), 107% of the Daily Value
- Magnesium391 mg in 1 cup (207 g), 93% of the Daily Value
- Manganese2.1 mg in 1 cup (207 g), 93% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus760 mg in 1 cup (207 g), 61% of the Daily Value
- Zinc5.5 mg in 1 cup (207 g), 50% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B60.8 mg in 1 cup (207 g), 47% of the Daily Value
- Riboflavin0.5 mg in 1 cup (207 g), 37% of the Daily Value
- Choline203 mg in 1 cup (207 g), 37% of the Daily Value
- Selenium17 µg in 1 cup (207 g), 31% of the Daily Value
- Niacin4.7 mg in 1 cup (207 g), 29% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin K19 µg in 1 cup (207 g), 16% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin C9.9 mg in 1 cup (207 g), 11% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 174256), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of mung beans USDA describes
Mature seeds, raw has the most calories per 100 g (347); the fewest: Canned, drained solids (12)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mung beans, mature seeds, raw | 347 | 23.9 g | 1.2 g | 15 mg |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt | 105 | 7 g | 0.4 g | 2 mg |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt | 105 | 7 g | 0.4 g | 238 mg |
| Mung beans, cooked | 156 | 6.5 g | 6.9 g | 218 mg |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried | 50 | 4.3 g | 0.2 g | 9 mg |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw | 30 | 3 g | 0.2 g | 6 mg |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 19 | 2 g | 0.1 g | 246 mg |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 21 | 2 g | 0.1 g | 10 mg |
| Beans, mung, mature seeds, sprouted, canned, drained solids | 12 | 1.4 g | 0.1 g | 42 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (88)
The portion is 1 cup (207 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (14)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49.4 g | 23.9 g | 99% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.38 g | 1.15 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 130 g | 62.6 g | 47% |
| Ash | 6.87 g | 3.32 g | |
| Energy | 718 kcal | 347 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 18.7 g | 9.05 g | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | 6.60 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 33.7 g | 16.3 g | 121% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.72 g | 0.35 g | 4% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.33 g | 0.16 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.79 g | 0.38 g |
Minerals (10)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 273 mg | 132 mg | 21% |
| Iron, Fe | 14.0 mg | 6.74 mg | 78% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 391 mg | 189 mg | 93% |
| Phosphorus, P | 760 mg | 367 mg | 61% |
| Potassium, K | 2,579 mg | 1,246 mg | 55% |
| Sodium, Na | 31.1 mg | 15.0 mg | 1% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.55 mg | 2.68 mg | 50% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.95 mg | 0.94 mg | 216% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.14 mg | 1.03 mg | 93% |
| Selenium, Se | 17.0 µg | 8.20 µg | 31% |
Vitamins (24)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 12.4 µg | 6.00 µg | 1% |
| Carotene, beta | 141 µg | 68.0 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.06 mg | 0.51 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 9.94 mg | 4.80 mg | 11% |
| Thiamin | 1.29 mg | 0.62 mg | 107% |
| Riboflavin | 0.48 mg | 0.23 mg | 37% |
| Niacin | 4.66 mg | 2.25 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.95 mg | 1.91 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.79 mg | 0.38 mg | 47% |
| Folate, total | 1,294 µg | 625 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline, total | 203 mg | 97.9 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 18.6 µg | 9.00 µg | 16% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 1,294 µg | 625 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 1,294 µg | 625 µg | 323% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Amino acids (18)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.54 g | 0.26 g | |
| Threonine | 1.62 g | 0.78 g | |
| Isoleucine | 2.09 g | 1.01 g | |
| Leucine | 3.82 g | 1.85 g | |
| Lysine | 3.44 g | 1.66 g | |
| Methionine | 0.59 g | 0.29 g | |
| Cystine | 0.43 g | 0.21 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2.99 g | 1.44 g | |
| Tyrosine | 1.48 g | 0.71 g | |
| Valine | 2.56 g | 1.24 g | |
| Arginine | 3.46 g | 1.67 g | |
| Histidine | 1.44 g | 0.69 g | |
| Alanine | 2.17 g | 1.05 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 5.70 g | 2.76 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 8.83 g | 4.26 g | |
| Glycine | 1.97 g | 0.95 g | |
| Proline | 2.27 g | 1.09 g | |
| Serine | 2.43 g | 1.18 g |
Fatty acids (20)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.52 g | 0.25 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.15 g | 0.071 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.33 g | 0.16 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.74 g | 0.36 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.056 g | 0.027 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Phytosterols | 47.6 mg | 23.0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 174256: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in mung beans?
720 in 1 cup (207 g) of mature seeds, raw; 12 to 347 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in mung beans?
49g in 1 cup; 23.9 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in mung beans?
30mg in 1 cup; 15 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov