½ cup (medium) of Mung beans (raw) (50 g) has 174 calories. That works out to 347 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.3 g of carbs, 12 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 8.2 g of fiber. Its 312.5 µg of Folate covers 78% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Mung beans (raw) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

347

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

62.6g

· 23% DV

Protein

23.9g

· 48% DV

Fat

1.2g

· 2% DV

Fiber

16.3g

· 58% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 27% · Fat 3%

Mung beans (raw) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Folate

625µg · 156% DV

0.62mg · 52% DV

1.91mg · 38% DV

0.38mg · 22% DV

Minerals

Copper

1mg · 111% DV

Phosphorus

367mg · 52% DV

Magnesium

189mg · 45% DV

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

How Nutritious Is Mung beans (raw)?

Nutrient density

Very high

85/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

High

65/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Mung beans (raw) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Mung beans (raw)

To burn the 347 calories in 100 g:

🚶

86min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

35min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

47min

Cycling

🏊

40min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Mung beans (raw) Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Mung beans (raw) Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Mung beans (raw) Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Mung beans (raw) Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.35g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.16g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.38g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).

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Green Lentils (Boiled)

116 kcal

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121 kcal

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127 kcal

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120 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mung beans (raw)

How many calories and how much protein are in raw mung beans?

Raw mung beans provide 347 calories and 23.9 g of protein per 100 g. The same serving also contains 16.3 g of fiber.

Are mung beans low glycemic?

Mung beans have a glycemic index of 25, which is considered low. Per 100 g, they contain 62.6 g of carbohydrates and 16.3 g of fiber.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026