It is popularly known worldwide as mung bean, or simply mongo, is a legume cultivated for its edible seeds and sprouts across Asia. It is the cheapest source of vegetable protein with protein content of 20-25 percent, rich in vitamins, calcium and sodium, which are usually deficient in most bean diet.

Mung beans are rich in vitamins and minerals.

One cup (7 ounces or 202 grams) of boiled mung beans contains (3):

• Calories: 212
• Fat: 0.8 grams
• Protein: 14.2 grams
• Carbs: 38.7 grams
• Fiber: 15.4 grams
• Folate (B9): 80% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
• Manganese: 30% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 24% of the RDI
• Vitamin B1: 22% of the RDI
• Phosphorus: 20% of the RDI
• Iron: 16% of the RDI
• Copper: 16% of the RDI
• Potassium: 15% of the RDI
• Zinc: 11% of the RDI
• Vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6 and selenium