Protein in Mung Beans: How Much per 100g and per Portion
Boiled mung beans provide 8.6g of protein per 100g. This nutritional data is for whole, dried mung beans that have been boiled in unsalted water. In terms of protein density, they supply 8.6g of protein for every 100 kcal, a figure identical to that of red kidney beans. This makes them a useful plant-based protein source to include in a varied diet programme.
CoFID 13-664 · Beans, mung, whole, dried, boiled in unsalted water
What the numbers say
- Protein per calorie. Mung beans contain 8.6g of protein per 100 kcal. Protein accounts for a significant 34% of their total energy.
- Low in fat, sugar and salt. According to UK front-of-pack guidance, boiled mung beans are rated ‘low’ for fat (0.7g), saturated fat (0.18g), sugars (0.4g) and salt (0.0g) per 100g.
- Fibre content. A 100g amount of boiled mung beans contains 6.1g of fibre. A larger 200g portion provides 12.2g of fibre.
Mung Beans macros per 100g
| Per 100g | Amount | % RI | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 100 kcal 426 kJ |
5% | – |
| Protein | 8.6g | 17% | – |
| Fat | 0.7g | 1% | low |
| of which saturates | 0.2g | 1% | low |
| Carbohydrate | 15.8g | 6% | – |
| of which sugars | 0.4g | 0% | low |
| Fibre | 6.1g | – | – |
| Salt | 0g | 0% | low |
% RI is the share of the adult reference intake used on UK food labels (protein 50g, energy 2,000 kcal). Label colour applies the FSA front-of-pack bands for fat, saturates, sugars and salt per 100g. “Trace” means CoFID reports only a trace amount.
Protein in mung beans by amount
| Amount | Protein | kcal | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80g | 6.9g | 80 | 12.6g | 0.6g |
| 100g | 8.6g | 100 | 15.8g | 0.7g |
| 200g | 17.2g | 200 | 31.6g | 1.4g |
Example amounts for comparison, not recommended portions. Weigh your own serving.
Amount of mung beans for 20g or 30g of protein
- To get 20g of protein from this source, you would need to eat 233g of boiled mung beans, which contains 233 kcal.
- For a higher target of 30g of protein, the required amount increases to 349g, providing 349 kcal and 55.1g of carbohydrates.
- This data is for beans boiled from dried, so remember that the weight of the cooked beans will be greater than their initial dry weight.
How it compares with other beans, pulses and soya foods
Among the 17 beans, pulses and soya foods on this site, boiled mung beans rank 7th for protein content per 100g. They rank slightly higher for protein density, placing 6th within the group for protein per 100 kcal. Their protein content of 8.6g per 100g is identical to that of red kidney beans. They are also nutritionally similar to other pulses, such as green and brown lentils (7.8g of protein per 100g) and red lentils (8.1g per 100g). Black-eyed beans contain slightly more protein at 8.8g per 100g, but are less protein-dense.
| Per 100g | Protein | kcal | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mung Beans | 8.6g | 100 | 8.6g |
| Red Kidney Beans | 8.6g | 100 | 8.6g |
| Green and Brown Lentils | 7.8g | 92 | 8.5g |
| Red Lentils | 8.1g | 102 | 7.9g |
| Black-Eyed Beans | 8.8g | 116 | 7.6g |
Quick answers
How much protein is in a serving of mung beans?
An 80g serving of boiled mung beans provides 6.9g of protein. A larger 200g serving contains 17.2g of protein.
Are mung beans a good source of protein?
Boiled mung beans contain 8.6g of protein per 100g, and protein makes up 34% of their calories. They rank 7th for protein content out of 17 beans and pulses on this site.
Do mung beans have much fat or sugar?
No, they are very low in both. Per 100g, boiled mung beans have only 0.7g of fat and 0.4g of sugars, both of which receive a ‘low’ rating on front-of-pack food labels.
When to speak to a GP or dietitian
- If tracking protein or calories starts to feel stressful or takes over your day, talk to your GP. Our safety note lists support services.