Are mung beans keto?
Mung beans
About 12 g net carbs per half cup cooked. Sprouted, they become bean sprouts — a far lower-carb option.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup cooked · 101 g- Net carbs
- 12g
- Calories
- 106kcal
- Protein
- 7.1g
- Fat
- 0.4g
- Total carbs
- 19 g
- Fiber
- 7.7 g
About 43.5 g of mung beans adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 43% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 106 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 19 g | 19 g |
| Dietary fiber | 7.7 g | 7.6 g |
| Net carbs | 12 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 2 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are mung beans keto?
No — mung beans are not keto-friendly. About 12 g net carbs per half cup cooked. Sprouted, they become bean sprouts — a far lower-carb option.
How many net carbs are in mung beans?
½ cup cooked (101 g) of mung beans has about 12 g net carbs (19 g total carbs minus 7.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 12 g net carbs.
How much mung beans can I eat on keto?
About 43.5 g of mung beans adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 43% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 59% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for mung beans?
Try bean sprouts, black soybeans (canned). See our full guide: keto substitutes for beans & legumes.