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mung bean
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not keto

mung bean

Legume

Also: mung and green gram

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Is mung bean keto?

mung bean is not keto: it has ~23 g of net carbs per 1 cup cooked, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs = total − fiber

23 g

per 1 cup cooked

These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.

Mung beans are high in starch, containing over 23 g of net carbs per cooked cup, and should be avoided on a keto diet.

Nutrition facts for mung bean

0.8 g
Fat
14.2 g
Protein
15.4 g
Fiber

How many carbs are in mung bean?

mung bean has ~38 g of carbs and ~23 g of net carbs per 1 cup cooked (total carbs minus 15 g of fiber).

Why mung bean is not keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; mung bean has 23 g per 1 cup cooked (38 g total − 15 g of fiber).

How much mung bean can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~43 g of mung bean.

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: August 28, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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