Are mung beans keto?

Mung beans

Not 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.

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
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 59%

About 43.5 g of mung beans adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 43% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for mung beans
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories106 kcal105 kcal
Total carbohydrate19 g19 g
Dietary fiber7.7 g7.6 g
Net carbs12 g12 g
Sugars 2 g 2 g
Protein7.1 g7 g
Fat0.4 g0.4 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?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #174257): Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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