Mung Beans (Dried)
One level US cup of mung beans weighs 207 g (7.3 oz). A tablespoon is 12.9 g. Per 100 g: 347 calories and 23.9 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.3 g | 0.15 oz | 14.9 | 1 g | 2.7 g | 0.05 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12.9 g | 0.46 oz | 44.8 | 3.1 g | 8.1 g | 0.15 g |
| ¼ cup | 51.8 g | 1.8 oz | 180 | 12.4 g | 32.4 g | 0.62 g |
| ⅓ cup | 69 g | 2.4 oz | 239 | 16.5 g | 43.2 g | 0.83 g |
| ½ cup | 104 g | 3.7 oz | 359 | 24.7 g | 64.8 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 cup | 207 g | 7.3 oz | 718 | 49.5 g | 130 g | 2.5 g |
| 2 cups | 414 g | 14.6 oz | 1,437 | 98.9 g | 259 g | 5 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Soak 4 hours if you like, then simmer 30 to 40 minutes.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 27% from protein, 70% from carbs and 3% from fat.
Mung Beans gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 27% from protein, 70% from carbs and 3% from fat. One cup (207 g) has 718 calories, 49.5 g protein and 33.7 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour dry beans or lentils into the cup and level the top. Weigh them dry before cooking; that is the number nutrition labels use.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh beans dry for tracking, then divide the cooked pot by servings.
- Add salt near the end so skins stay tender.
- Cooked beans freeze well for up to 3 months.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of mung beans?
One level US cup of mung beans weighs about 207 g (7.3 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of mung beans?
One level tablespoon weighs about 12.9 g, and one teaspoon about 4.3 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of mung beans?
100 g has 23.9 g protein, 62.6 g carbs, 1.2 g fat and 347 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry mung beans weigh after cooking?
About 250 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.5 times while the calories stay the same.