Whole moong (mung beans) calories and protein (dry)
1 cup of dry whole moong (207 g) has about 718 kcal and 49.5 g protein. Per 100 g, dry whole mung beans has 347 kcal and 23.9 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, raw (USDA FDC 174256)Per 100 g, as published | 100 g | 347 | 23.9 | 62.6 | 1.2 | 16.3 |
| 1 cup of dry whole moongUSDA portion: 1 cup | 207 g | 718 | 49.5 | 129.6 | 2.4 | 33.7 |
| 1 tbsp of dry whole moongUSDA portion: 1 tbsp | 13 g | 45 | 3.1 | 8.1 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
Per 100 g values: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, fdcId 174256: Mung beans, mature seeds, raw. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference, so it includes the fibre shown.
For gym-goers
Whole moong (mung beans) gives 6.9 g protein per 100 kcal.
By protein per 100 g, whole moong (mung beans) ranks #4 of 38 foods on these pages.
Foods on these pages with more protein per 100 kcal:
About Whole moong (mung beans)
Whole moong is the green mung bean with its skin on, cooked as sabut moong dal, sprouted for salads or ground for chilla batter.
- This row is the whole green bean, not yellow split moong dal, which has its skin removed.
- Dry beans roughly double or triple in weight when cooked, so look up the dry weight you started with.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of dry whole moong?
1 cup of dry whole moong (207 g) has about 718 kcal, 49.5 g protein, 2.4 g fat and 129.6 g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in 100 g of whole moong (mung beans)?
100 g of dry whole mung beans has about 23.9 g protein and 347 kcal, with 1.2 g fat and 62.6 g carbohydrate.
Is whole moong (mung beans) high in protein compared with other foods here?
By protein per 100 g, whole moong (mung beans) ranks #4 of 38 foods on these pages, with 23.9 g per 100 g. That is 6.9 g protein per 100 kcal.
Is whole moong the same as moong dal?
Moong dal is the same bean split and usually dehusked; the numbers are close but this page measures the whole green bean.
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Sources
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central (Public domain (CC0 1.0)).
- fdcId 174256: Mung beans, mature seeds, raw (SR Legacy)
Nutrition values are general reference data, not medical or dietary advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian for your own needs.