Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds / Beans
Mung bean sprout
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 91% |
| Calories | 64kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 5.7 g/ 71g (8%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 10 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.15 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vit B3 | 1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 41 mg/ 70mg (58%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 32 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 96 mg/ 700mg (13%) |
Iron | 1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%) |
Sodium | 7 mg/ 1500mg (0.47%) very low |
What is this food?
Mung bean sprout (togue). These are young shoots from mung beans, usually eaten fresh or quickly cooked in stir-fries, soups, and toppings.
Why it matters to health
Mung bean sprouts are low in fat and sodium, and they provide dietary fiber (about 3.1 g per 100 g). Fiber helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion—useful when you’re aiming for balanced meals (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks a day). They also have carbohydrates and natural sugar, so they’re best paired with protein (like egg, chicken, tofu, or fish) and healthy fats (like a small amount of oil) for better meal balance.
Healthier tips
- Use a 1–2 cup portion of sprouts per meal (about 100–200 g), then add a protein source.
- Cook lightly: quick stir-fry or add to soups near the end to keep texture and reduce extra oil.
- Watch sauces: go easy on salty soy sauce or seasoning; choose “less sauce, more vegetables” when possible.
- If you’re having sprouts as a snack, pair with protein (e.g., boiled egg or tofu) to stay satisfied.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang togue, Togue at baboy/siomai toppings, Pancit canton with togue, Lugaw with togue, Tinola with togue
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