Nutrition of Mung Beans
- Womenscorner Desk
- September 6, 2020
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100 grams (g) of boiled mung beans contain:
- 7.02 g of protein
- 19.15 g carbohydrate, including 2 g sugar
- 7.60 g dietary fiber
Mung beans are also a good source of B vitamins that are necessary for a range of bodily functions and help maintain the brain’s health. In particular, mung beans are an excellent source of vitamin B-9, also known as folate, which helps a person’s body make DNA. Folate is essential before and during pregnancy, as it helps prevent some birth abnormalities.
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The USDA report that 100 g of mung beans contain 159 micrograms (mcg) of folate. The recommended daily allowance for folate is 400 mcg for adults and 600 mcg during
pregnancy. So, it is unlikely that a person will meet their folate requirement by eating mung beans alone. For women, dietary supplements may be a more practical way of getting the correct amount of folate before and during pregnancy.
