Mung Beans (Green Gram)
Beans, Lentils & Pulses · 10 specs
Direct Answer
Mung beans (Vigna radiata) are small green legumes. Per 100g dry, they deliver 347 kcal, 62.6g carbohydrates (16.3g fiber), 23.9g protein, and 1.15g fat with exceptional digestibility and an ultra-low glycemic index of 25.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 174256) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 347 kcal |
| Protein | 23.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g |
| Net Carbohydrates | 46.3 g |
| Total Fat | 1.15 g |
| Iron (Non-Heme) | 6.74 mg |
| Potassium | 1246 mg |
| PDCAAS Amino Score | 0.74 |
| Glycemic Index (GI) | 25 (Ultra-Low) |
Sprouting & Starch Processing
Mung beans are widely sprouted as bean sprouts (fresh crunchy greens) or milled into cellophane glass vermicelli noodles due to their high amylose starch content.
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