Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds / Beans
Hopyang munggo
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 383kcal / 2530kcal (15%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 6.5 g/ 71g (9%) | ||||
Total Fat | 12 g/ 42g (28%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 62.3 g/ 348g (17%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.04%) |
Vit B1 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B3 | 1.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (7%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 25 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 94 mg/ 700mg (13%) |
Iron | 6.7 mg/ 12mg (55%) high |
Sodium | 18 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Hopyang munggo is a sweet mung bean porridge (made from mung beans, usually cooked with sugar and sometimes coconut milk). It’s typically eaten as a dessert or merienda.
Why it matters to health
Mung beans provide plant-based protein, which helps keep you full and supports muscle repair. However, this version is also relatively high in calories and sugar (about 19.6 g per 100 g), and it has sodium (about 18 mg per 100 g) plus fat (12 g, with saturated fat at 4.93 g). The carbohydrates are also high (62.3 g), so it’s best treated as a merienda/dessert rather than a main everyday staple. Since it’s sweet, pairing it with a balanced meal and keeping portions helps you enjoy it without crowding out nutrients from your usual rice/ulam/fruit.
Healthier tips
- Keep it as a snack/dessert and choose a smaller serving (for example, 1/2 cup) especially if you already had rice or other carb-heavy foods.
- When possible, ask for less sugar or choose recipes with reduced added sugar.
- Add more fiber and volume by serving with fresh fruit (like banana slices or berries) or include a side of unsweetened fruit instead of extra sweet toppings.
- If it’s thick and sweet, balance your day: make your next meal lighter on carbs and include more ulam (vegetables and lean protein).
- Watch frequency: enjoy hopyang munggo occasionally, not every snack, so your daily intake stays balanced.
Common Filipino dishes
Hopyang munggo, Ginataang munggo, Munggo with rice (lugaw/porridge style), Mung bean salad (munggo with vegetables), Binalot with munggo filling
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