Mung Beans

Mung Beans

Mung beans are small yellow-fleshed bean most commonly used to grow bean sprouts.

Widely used in both China and India, mung beans require no pre-soaking.

Mung beans are also dried and ground into flour, which is used to make noodles.

Glycemic Index=31
Glycemic Load=5

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C, Vitamin K
*Good Source of: Folate, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

When selecting mung bean spouts, look for firm texture and clear color with no signs of sliminess. Store sprouts in the crisper of your refrigerator for up to one week.Store dried mung beans in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) MUNG BNS,MATURE SEEDS,SPROUTED,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 2.53

Calories: 31

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.19 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.05 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	17 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	6.2 g	*
Sugars	4.3 g	*
Fiber	1.9 g	*
Protein	3.2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	21.8 IU	0%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	23%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.1 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.09 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	34.3 mg	43%
Folate	63.4 mcg	16%
Niacin	0.78 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.13 mg	8%
Thiamin	0.09 mg	6%
MINERALS
Calcium	13.5 mg	1%
Copper	0.17 mg	8%
Iron	0.95 mg	5%
Magnesium	21.8 mg	5%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Phosphorous	56.2 mg	6%
Potassium	155 mg	4%
Selenium	0.62 mcg	1%
Sodium	6.2 mg	0%
Zinc	0.43 mg	3%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	6.2 mcg
Beta-carotene	6.2 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	6.2 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).