Green gram is also known as mung bean or moong is a leguminous plant species belonging to the Fabaceae family with scientific name Vegan radiate. This small, oval-shaped green bean is widely used in Indian cuisines and no meal is complete without the addition of dals, be it with rice or roti’s it makes the meal wholesome. Also Read Moong Dal: These 5 Incredible Health Reasons Will Make You Add Green Gram to Your Daily Diet

, green moong dal or whole moong dal is a lentil that is widely used in Asian cooking. This green dal is used to make curry, stew, stir fry, soup and even sweet dishes.

Mung bean (Vegan radiate) is a plant species of Fabaceae which is also known as green gram.

The mature whole or split seeds are used to make soup (Dal). The immature pods and young leaves are used as a vegetable. The split seeds have their green testa removed and are pale yellow in color.

The USDA report that 100 g of mung beans contain 159 micrograms (mcg) of folate. The recommended daily allowance for folate is 400 mcg for adults and 600 mcg during pregnancy. So, it is unlikely that a person will meet their folate requirement by eating mung beans alone.

mung beans or moong, is a rich source of fiber and is fat-free. Due to high fiber content, they are filling and extremely healthy. Some of the sprouted green gram benefits include improving eyesight, enhancing bone and heart health as well as enhancing the immune system.

Health Benefits of Mung, Moong, Whole Green Gram, Whole Moong

·        High Fiber :

·       Moong or Whole Green Gram are high in Fibre and 1 cup of cooked Mug 43% of your daily Fibre requirements.

Nutritional Information of Mung, Whole Green Gram, Whole Moong

One cup of cooked Moong is 150 grams and comes from 65 grams raw Moong.
RDA stands for Recommended Daily Allowance.
Nutritional Information for 1 cup cooked Moong.

217 Calories
15.6 grams of Protein
36.8 grams of Carbs
0.84 grams of Fat

275 mcg Folate, Vitamin B9 (FA) = 137%  of  RDA (about 200 mcg)

·        10.85 g of High Fiber = 43.4%  of  RDA (about 25 g)

·        211 mg of Phosphorus = 35.3%  of  RDA (about 600 mg for adult)

·        15.6 g of Protein = 28.4%  of  RDA ( about 55 g)

·        0.55 mg of Manganese = 27.5%  of  RDA (about 2 mg)

·        300 mg of Vitamin B1, Thiamine = 25.4%  of  RDA (about 1.2 to 1.5 mg)

·        82.5 mg of Magnesium (Mg) = 23.5%  of  RDA (about 350 mg )

·        1.95 mg of Zinc = 19.5%  of  RDA (about 10 to 12 mg)

·        80.6 g of Calcium = 13.4%  of  RDA (about 600 mg)

·        2.86 g of Iron = 13.6%  of  RDA (about 21 mg)

·        547 mg of Potassium (K) = 11.6%  of  RDA (about 4,700 mg)