Moong dal

The green gram is available in many forms- whole, split, de husked ( yellow) and ground. Split Mung Beans (Vigna radiata) are green gram that have been split but not skinned. The splitting is done in a mill. They are small 1/4 inch, round, olive green bean. The inside of a Mung Bean is dark mustard coloured. Mung Beans have a sweet flavour, soft texture, and are easy to digest. The split bean is known as green moong dal, as it is green with the husk not completely removed.

Nutrition Chart of Raw Moong Dal (per 100 grams - 3.5oz)

• Energy: 126 kJ
• Protein: 3.04 grams
• Carbohydrates: 5.94 grams
• Sugars: 4.13 grams
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 grams


• Vitamins:
• Thiamine (B1) (7%) 0.084 mg
• Riboflavin (B2) (10%) 0.124 mg
• Niacin (B3) (5%) 0.749 mg
• Pantothenic acid (B5)
• (8%) 0.38 mg
• Vitamin B6 (7%) 0.088 mg
• Folate (B9) (15%) 61 μg
• Vitamin C (16%) 13.2 mg
• Vitamin E (1%) 0.1 mg
• Vitamin K (31%) 33 μg


• Minerals:
• Calcium (1%) 13 mg
• Iron (7%) 0.91 mg
• Magnesium (6%) 21 mg
• Manganese (9%) 0.188 mg
• Phosphorus (8%) 54 mg
• Potassium (3%) 149 mg
• Zinc (4%)