Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds / Beans
Mung bean seed, green, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 348kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 23.2 g/ 71g (32%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.6 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 60.1 g/ 348g (17%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.62 mg/ 1mg (51%) high |
Vit B2 | 0.21 mg/ 1mg (16%) source |
Vit B3 | 2.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (14%) |
Vit C | 10 mg/ 70mg (14%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 100 mg/ 750mg (13%) |
Phosphorus | 319 mg/ 700mg (45%) high |
Iron | 4.6 mg/ 12mg (38%) high |
Potassium | 1071 mg/ 2000mg (53%) high |
Sodium | 24 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
Zinc | 0.6 mg/ 7mg (9%) |
What is this food?
Dried green mung beans (mung bean seeds). They’re small legumes that are commonly cooked into soups, stews, or porridge, and they’re also used for sprouting.
Why it matters to health
Mung beans are a good plant-based source of protein and fiber (about 18.4g fiber per 100g). Fiber helps you feel full longer and supports healthy digestion. They also provide carbohydrates, but with fiber, they tend to digest more slowly than refined carbs. For heart health, they have very low sodium (about 24mg per 100g) and no cholesterol. On the caution side, they still contain some saturated fat (about 0.48g per 100g) and carbohydrates (about 60.1g), so portion size matters—especially if you’re also eating rice or noodles in the same meal.
Healthier tips
- For balanced meals in a typical day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use mung beans as your protein + fiber base.
- Portion: aim for about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked mung beans per meal (adjust based on your rice/noodle intake).
- Pair smart: add lots of non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, kangkong, sayote) and a lean protein if needed, so your plate is balanced.
- Watch add-ons: go easy on salty toppings and sweetened versions (some desserts use lots of sugar).
- Cooking tip: soak and cook well to improve texture and make it easier to digest.
Common Filipino dishes
Munggo (stewed mung beans) with rice, Ginataang munggo, Munggo soup with vegetables, Pancit munggo, Binatog with mung beans
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