Legumes & beans

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw

FDC 174256cup (207 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 82 · +19 vs Legumes & beans median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Mung beans, mature seeds, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 82 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 14 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (58% DV), an excellent source of protein (48% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (45% DV). Most of its 347 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 23.9 g · 27%Carb 62.6 g · 70%Fat 1.2 g · 3%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories347 kcal17%
Total fat1.2 g1%
Saturated fat0.35 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium15 mg1%
Carbohydrate63 g23%
Dietary fiber16 g58%
Sugars6.6 g
Protein24 g48%
Potassium1250 mg27%
Calcium132 mg10%
Iron6.7 mg37%
Magnesium189 mg45%
Vitamin C4.8 mg5%
Vitamin A6 µg1%
Vitamin E0.51 mg3%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 174256

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber58% DV
Protein48% DV
Magnesium45% DV
Iron37% DV
Potassium27% DV
Calcium10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density82 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g24 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g16 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g15 vs 203 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Soybeans, mature seeds, rawDensity 84 vs 82Soy flour, full-fat, rawDensity 84 vs 82Soy protein isolateDensity 84 vs 82

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