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Mothbeans
Calories & nutrition facts
mature seeds, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 343 kcal —
- Protein 23 g 46%
- Carbohydrate 62 g 22%
- Fat 1.6 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Sodium 30 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 4 mg 4%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.56 mg 47%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 2.8 mg 18%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.5 mg 31%
- Vitamin B6 0.37 mg 22%
- Folate (B9) 649 µg 162%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 150 mg 12%
- Iron 10.9 mg 60%
- Magnesium 381 mg 91%
- Phosphorus 489 mg 39%
- Potassium 1191 mg 25%
- Zinc 1.9 mg 17%
- Copper 0.69 mg 76%
- Manganese 1.8 mg 79%
- Selenium 8.2 µg 15%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 343 | 23 g | 62 g | 1.6 g |
| 1 × cup | 196 g | 672 | 45 g | 121 g | 3.2 g |
| 2 × cup | 392 g | 1345 | 90 g | 241 g | 6.3 g |
| ½ × cup | 98 g | 336 | 23 g | 60 g | 1.6 g |
| 3 × cup | 588 g | 2017 | 135 g | 362 g | 9.5 g |
| 4 × cup | 784 g | 2689 | 180 g | 482 g | 13 g |
Similar foods
- Moth beansmature seeds, dry343 kcal / 100 g
- Mung beansmature seeds, raw347 kcal / 100 g
- Mungo beansmature seeds, raw341 kcal / 100 g
- French beansmature seeds, raw343 kcal / 100 g
- Mung bean sproutsmature seeds, raw30 kcal / 100 g
- Whole mung beansdried, raw279 kcal / 100 g
- White beansmature seeds, raw333 kcal / 100 g
- Black beansmature seeds, raw341 kcal / 100 g
- Yardlong beansmature seeds, raw347 kcal / 100 g
- Hyacinth beansmature seeds, raw344 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Mothbeans
What are mothbeans, and are they the same as matki?
Yes. Mothbeans are small, brownish legumes also called matki, a name often used in Indian cooking; they have an earthy flavour and hold their shape when cooked.
How do you cook dried mothbeans?
Rinse and soak them for 6–8 hours, then drain and simmer in fresh water for about 45–60 minutes, until tender. Older beans can take longer, so start checking for softness near the 45-minute mark.
How do you sprout mothbeans for matki usal?
Soak the beans overnight, drain them and keep them in a covered colander or jar at room temperature, rinsing and draining twice a day. They usually sprout in 1–2 days; cook the sprouts thoroughly before adding them to usal or misal.
What dishes are mothbeans used in?
In western Indian cooking, sprouted matki is made into matki usal and used in misal pav, a spicy curry served with bread. Cooked whole beans also work in soups, dals and salads.
Can you use mung beans instead of mothbeans?
Yes. Mung beans are a useful substitute in curries and sprouted dishes, though they cook more quickly and have a milder flavour; allow extra cooking time if replacing mothbeans with them in a recipe.
How should you store dried and cooked mothbeans?
Keep dried mothbeans in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry cupboard. Refrigerate cooked beans in a covered container and use within 3–4 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
Are mothbeans a good source of folate?
Yes. Mothbeans are high in folate, with 649 µg per 100 g dry beans. A 50 g dry portion provides 11 g of protein.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172425 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
