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Rich in protein and fiber, source of iron and B vitamins
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Mung bean stew with beef (200 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 27 g of carbs, 16.4 g of protein, 6.4 g of fat and 8.2 g of fiber. Its 0.9 µg of B12 covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
240
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
27g
· 10% DV
Protein
16.4g
· 33% DV
Fat
6.4g
· 8% DV
Fiber
8.2g
· 29% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 28% · Fat 25%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% |
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% |
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) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 300 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 300 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 350 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 600 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Mung bean stew with beef is made by browning the beef and onion, then simmering them with rinsed mung beans and water until tender. Add seasonings to taste, and use hot water if the pot needs more liquid as it cooks.
Soaking the mung beans is optional, but it can help them cook more evenly. Drain and rinse them before adding them to the stew; unsoaked beans may take longer to soften, so check their texture as the stew cooks.
No, mung beans are not lentils; they are different legumes with a distinct shape and flavor. Mung beans are small and green, while lentils vary in color and tend to soften differently, so swapping them can change the stew’s texture and cooking time.
Beef chuck or another cut suited to slow cooking works well in mung bean stew with beef. These cuts become tender as they simmer; lean, quick-cooking beef can turn dry if it is cooked for as long.
Yes, you can use canned mung beans in mung bean stew with beef. Drain and rinse them, then add them after the beef is nearly tender so they heat through without breaking down during a long simmer.
The mung beans may be old, undercooked, or simmering too gently to soften. Keep cooking them until tender and add hot water if needed; acidic ingredients such as tomatoes can also slow softening when added too early.
Tomatoes are optional in mung bean stew with beef. They add acidity and a slightly tangy flavor, but you can leave them out for a simpler, less tomato-forward stew; add them after the beans have begun to soften.
Mung bean stew with beef pairs well with rice, flatbread, or a simple green salad. A spoonful of plain yogurt can also complement the savory stew, while bread is useful for soaking up its broth.
Mung bean stew with beef keeps for a few days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, until it is steaming hot throughout.
Yes, mung bean stew with beef freezes well. Cool it, divide it into airtight meal-size containers, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating thoroughly; the beans may be softer after thawing.
Vitamins
B12
0.9µg · 38% DV
Folate
76µg · 19% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B6
0.26mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.26mg · 29% DV
Phosphorus
184mg · 26% DV
Iron
3.6mg · 20% DV
Zinc
2.2mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
640mg · 19% DV
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Mung bean stew with beef is a Turkish-style home-cooked dish of tender mung beans simmered with beef, commonly alongside onion and tomato paste. As the beans cook, they take on the savoury flavour of the meat and seasonings, while the broth can be left fairly thick or more soupy depending on the household recipe.
In Turkey it is often served as a main meal with rice or bulgur, and perhaps yoghurt, pickles or bread. The beans and beef make it a filling source of protein and fibre; a 100 g portion provides 8.2 g of protein. For a lighter plate, use lean beef and less oil, and serve it with a crisp salad instead of a large portion of rice.
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.
High
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
2.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.