{"data":{"name":"Mung bean seed, green, dried, boiled","slug":"mung-bean-seed-green-dried-boiled","scientific_name":"Vigna radiata var radiata","alternate_names":["Munggo buto","berde","tuyo","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Boiled green mung beans (mung bean seed, green, dried). They\u2019re small legumes that become soft and are commonly used in soups, stews, and desserts.","common_uses_philippines":["Munggo (ginisang munggo)","Munggo with chicharon","Ginataang munggo","Munggo soup (with vegetables)","Halo-halo (munggo topping)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":155,"protein_g":11,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.09,"carbohydrates_g":27.1,"fiber_g":11.1,"sugars_g":2.9,"sodium_mg":3,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":25,"calcium_mg":483,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"phosphorus_mg":209,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":2,"total_ash_g":1.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.14,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.6,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":60},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Green mung beans are a good plant-based option for energy and fiber (about 11 g fiber per 100 g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. They also provide carbohydrates with relatively low sugar (about 2.9 g sugar), and they\u2019re naturally low in fat and cholesterol. Since they\u2019re still a starchy legume, pairing them with vegetables and lean protein helps balance your meal\u2014especially if you\u2019re having them at one of your 3 full meals.","healthier_tips":["For a balanced plate: add mung beans with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, sayote, carrots) and a source of protein (fish, chicken, egg, or tofu).","Watch portion size if you\u2019re also eating rice or noodles in the same meal\u2014choose either mung beans as the main carb or keep rice to a smaller serving.","Rinse well and boil until tender for easier digestion.","If you\u2019re having it as a snack, try a smaller bowl and pair with fruit or yogurt to round out the meal."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/mung-bean-seed-green-dried-boiled?agent=true"}}}