Mung Beans has a low glycemic index of 31 (typical range 26 to 36). A serving of 1 cup (202 g) has a glycemic load of 7, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 105 calories, 7 g protein, 19.1 g carbohydrate (7.6 g fiber, 2 g sugars) and 0.4 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup (202 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | 212 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 14.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 38.7 g |
| Fiber | 7.6 g | 15.4 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 537 mg |
Other legumes with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Canned Beans | 40 | 7 |
| Kidney Beans | 24 | 6 |
| Green Split Peas | 32 | 5 |
| Canned Kidney Beans | 24 | 2 |
| Soybean | 16 | 1 |
Mung Beans has a glycemic index of 31, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup (202 g) serving is 7, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of mung beans has a glycemic load of 7 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Mung Beans has 105 calories per 100 g, and about 212 calories in a 1 cup (202 g) serving.
Mung Beans is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt” (FDC 174257). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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