Moth Bean · Vigna aconitifolia
Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 38/100
How many beneficial nutrients Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
70% from carbs
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Carbs 70%61.5 g per serving
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Fat 4%1.6 g per serving
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Protein 26%22.9 g per serving
What Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.5 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 265.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 485.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 313.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 51.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 129.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 485.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22.9 g | |
| Histidine | 771.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,138.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,541.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,248.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 220.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1,028.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 147.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 734.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 117.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 4.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.6 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 649.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.5 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 150.0 mg | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | |
| Magnesium | 381.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 489.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 1,191.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 30.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.9 mg | |
| Copper | 0.7 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.8 mg | |
| Selenium | 8.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 4.3 g | — |
About Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw
The moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia), also called the mat bean, matki, dew bean, or Turkish gram, is a small, remarkably drought-hardy legume grown mainly in the hot, arid regions of India and Pakistan, especially Rajasthan. The tiny, oblong, yellowish-brown seeds have an earthy, mildly nutty flavor, and the sprawling vine is one of the most heat- and drought-tolerant pulses in the world, thriving where few other crops survive.
Moth beans are an excellent source of plant protein, fiber, iron, and folate, with very little fat. They are especially popular sprouted, when the tender sprouts, known as matki, are simmered into the spicy Maharashtrian curry usal, folded into misal pav, or tossed into salads and stir-fries. The whole dried beans are also cooked into dals and stews, and they are milled into flour for crisp fried snacks.
Quick-cooking compared with many pulses, they need little soaking when sprouted. Keep dried moth beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, and rinse fresh sprouts well, using them within a day or two of their peak.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw?
There are 343 calories in 100 g of Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw, or about 672 calories in 1 cup (196 g).
How much protein is in Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw?
Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw contains 22.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw?
Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw has 61.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw?
Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw provides 1.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw a good source of?
Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw is an excellent source of Folate (B9) (162% DV), Magnesium (91% DV), Manganese (79% DV), Copper (76% DV), Iron (60% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (47% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Zinc, Selenium and Calcium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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