Moong sprouts (mung bean sprouts) calories and protein
1 cup of raw moong sprouts (104 g) has about 31 kcal and 3.2 g protein. Per 100 g, raw mung bean sprouts has 30 kcal and 3 g protein.
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Nutrition per 100 g and per serving
| Serving | Grams | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Fibre (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw (USDA FDC 169957)Per 100 g, as published | 100 g | 30 | 3 | 5.9 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 cup of raw moong sproutsUSDA portion: 1 cup | 104 g | 31 | 3.2 | 6.2 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| 1 katori of moong sproutsAssumed weight | 100 g (assumed) | 30 | 3 | 5.9 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
Per 100 g values: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, fdcId 169957: Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference, so it includes the fibre shown.
For gym-goers
Moong sprouts gives 10 g protein per 100 kcal.
By protein per 100 g, moong sprouts ranks #23 of 39 foods on these pages.
About Moong sprouts
Moong sprouts are whole mung beans soaked and left to sprout, eaten raw in chaat-style salads with onion, tomato and lemon.
- Sprouting adds a lot of water, so sprouts have far fewer calories per gram than dry moong.
- Raw sprouts can carry bacteria; many people steam them briefly before eating.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of raw moong sprouts?
1 cup of raw moong sprouts (104 g) has about 31 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 6.2 g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in 100 g of moong sprouts?
100 g of raw mung bean sprouts has about 3 g protein and 30 kcal, with 0.2 g fat and 5.9 g carbohydrate.
Is moong sprouts high in protein compared with other foods here?
By protein per 100 g, moong sprouts ranks #23 of 39 foods on these pages, with 3 g per 100 g. That is 10 g protein per 100 kcal.
Why do sprouts have less protein per gram than dry moong?
The sprouted bean has soaked up water, which dilutes every nutrient per gram; the protein in the original handful of beans has not vanished.
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Sources
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central (Public domain (CC0 1.0)).
Nutrition values are general reference data, not medical or dietary advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian for your own needs.