Mung Beans

Serving size: 1 cup (100 g)

Nutrients Amounts

Energy 1,452 kJ (347 kcal)

Carbohydrates 62.62 g

Sugars 6.6 g

Dietary fiber 16.3 g

Fat 1.15 g

Protein 23.86 g

Vitamins  

Thiamine (B1) 0.621 mg

Riboflavin (B2) 0.233 mg

Niacin (B3) 2.251 mg

Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.91 mg

Vitamin B6 0.382 mg

Folate (B9) 625 μg

Vitamin C 4.8 mg

Vitamin E 0.51 mg

Vitamin K 9 μg

Minerals  

Calcium 132 mg

Iron 6.74 mg

Magnesium 189 mg

Manganese 1.035 mg

Phosphorus 367 mg

Potassium 1246 mg

Zinc 2.68 mg

Energy 1,452 kJ (347 kcal)

Carbohydrates 62.62 g

Sugars 6.6 g

Dietary fiber 16.3 g

Fat 1.15 g

Protein 23.86 g

Source: USDA Nutrient Database

Mung beans have potent antioxidants that help inhibit oxidation of bad cholesterol, LDL, thereby preventing formation of plaque on the arteries. In addition, Mung Beans contain protein fragments or peptides that reduce activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), that constricts the blood vessels and leads to high blood pressure. High magnesium content in Mung beans is also responsible for maintaining a healthy heart.

Mung Beans have a low glycemic index and are an ideal food to be consumed by diabetic patients. Compounds such as vitexin and isovitexin, present in Mung beans inhibit formation of advanced glycation endproducts (AGE).  Glycation Endproducts (AGE) has been shown to be responsible for diabetic complications such as kidney damage and retinal problems.

Research has shown that Mung beans can inhibit liver and cervical cancers by promoting formation of anti-cancer compounds, cytotoxicity. The anti-cancer compounds in turn inhibit cancer cell cycle, and help induce programmed cell death (apoptosis). Dietary content of the grain is also attributed for help prevent several type of cancer like stomach and breast.