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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Mung bean pasta salad (180 g) has 272 calories. That works out to 151 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.4 g of carbs, 9.2 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 6.8 g of fiber. Its 20.5 µg of Selenium covers 37% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
272
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
43.4g
· 16% DV
Protein
9.2g
· 18% DV
Fat
7.4g
· 9% DV
Fiber
6.8g
· 24% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 13% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 272 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.04 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 297 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 272 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 90 g | 136 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 227 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 378 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 270 g | 408 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 300 g | 453 kcal |
| 2 cup (extra large) | 360 g | 544 kcal |
Calculated from 151 calories per 100 g.
Mung bean pasta salad is made by combining cooked pasta with cooked, cooled mung beans and chopped vegetables. Toss everything with a simple dressing, then chill it briefly so the flavors come together. Keep the beans tender but intact so the salad does not turn mushy.
A lemon and olive oil dressing works well with mung bean pasta salad because its bright flavor complements the beans and pasta. Add mustard, herbs, or garlic if you like, and mix the dressing in gradually so the salad does not become oily or soggy.
Yes, canned mung beans work in mung bean pasta salad and save cooking time. Drain and rinse them before adding so the canning liquid does not dilute the dressing or affect the salad’s flavor. Fold them in gently to keep the beans whole.
Short pasta shapes such as fusilli, farfalle, or penne are practical for mung bean pasta salad because they are easy to mix and serve with the beans. Cook the pasta just until tender, then drain and cool it before adding the other ingredients.
To keep mung bean pasta salad from getting soggy, cook the pasta until just tender and drain it thoroughly. Cool the ingredients before mixing, and add delicate vegetables and most of the dressing close to serving time. Store leftovers promptly in a covered container.
Yes, mung bean pasta salad can be prepared ahead and chilled in a covered container. For the freshest texture, keep the dressing partly separate and add tender herbs or crunchy vegetables shortly before serving. Stir the salad and adjust the seasoning after chilling.
Mung bean pasta salad generally keeps for 3–4 days in a refrigerator when stored promptly in a sealed container. Salads containing mayonnaise or other highly perishable ingredients may not keep as well. Discard it if it has been left out for an extended time.
Freezing mung bean pasta salad is not recommended because thawed pasta can become soft and watery, while fresh vegetables may lose their crispness. If you want to prepare components ahead, freeze cooked mung beans separately and make the pasta salad after thawing them.
Mung bean pasta salad is usually served chilled or at room temperature, rather than hot. Cooling the cooked pasta and beans first helps the dressing cling to them and keeps fresh vegetables crisp. If you prefer a warmer version, add the dressing just before serving.
Mung bean pasta salad can make a filling meal because mung beans contribute plant protein and fiber. A homemade version using basic ingredients can remain minimally processed; generous dressing or rich add-ins can make it more energy-dense, so adjust them to suit your meal.
Vitamins
Folate
86.4µg · 22% DV
Vitamin K
23.76µg · 20% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B3
2.43mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Manganese
0.76mg · 33% DV
Copper
0.29mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
164mg · 23% DV
Sodium
297mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
326mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 272 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Mung bean pasta salad combines cooked pasta with tender mung beans, often with chopped vegetables and a dressing. It is best understood as a flexible, home-style salad rather than a dish tied to one specific regional tradition; ingredients and seasoning can vary with what is on hand.
The pasta gives it a soft, hearty base, while mung beans add a gently earthy flavour and a little bite. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a light lunch, a picnic dish, or a side for grilled food. Its beans and vegetables contribute fibre and plant protein; each 100 g provides 3.8 g of fibre. For a lighter version, dress it with lemon and olive oil instead of a creamy sauce, and add crisp vegetables for freshness.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.19g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.39g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.