Beans, mung, whole, dried, raw

Mung beans are pulses, and the figures here describe whole, dried beans in their raw, uncooked form. They mainly provide carbohydrate and protein, with little fat. Per 100g, they contain 46g of carbohydrate, 24g of protein and 1.1g of fat. They also provide folate, at 140µg per 100g.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues, while folate supports normal blood cell formation. Dried mung beans need cooking before eating. They absorb water during cooking, so the nutrient amounts per 100g of cooked beans will differ from these dried, raw values. Added salt can also change the salt content of the finished dish. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.