Nutrition values of mung seed (green gram seed)

[rudrax]

I was in paradox when I saw the nutrition value of "sprouted mung seed" vs "raw mung seed". I thought that sprouted mung seed will have more protein than raw ones. But according to Wikipedia, raw one has 23g of protein and the sprouted one has only 3g of protein per 100g. The link https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mung_bean

 

I think that article needs a correction. 

 

Any heads up fellas? 

[Luaine]

Both contains incomplete protein. Better to add complete protein in your diet. You can search google for other complete protein sources. But soy protein has some side effects.

 

http://www.builtlean.com/2012/10/03/complete-vs-incomplete-protein-sources/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complete_protein

[debebee]

Wiki article looks right...consistent with the USDA database...

Also individual raw seeds contain more nutrient per unit weight compared to the sprouts. 

 

During the vegetative growth stage, sprouts have more water content (which accounts for the larger proportion of ratio of H20 to solid matter.

 

 

 

[Pequi]

10 hours ago, rudrax said:

But according to Wikipedia, raw one has 23g of protein and the sprouted one has only 3g of protein per 100g.

Sounds about right, if you compare the size of a seed with the size of the sprout it produces. It's all water.

I'd say it even uses up some carbohydrates to produce the sprout, as it will only start to produce organic matter after it gets green leaves, and you will probably eat it before it gets there.

I used to make the sprouts (1-2 tablespoons of seeds in glass jar with gauze over the end, held there by a rubber band.  Once or twice a day add water and allow excess to drain out though the gauze). Keep in a dark cupboard.

Nice with a cheese sandwich.

[rudrax]

And what are the nutrition values of the mung seed before it gets sprouted? I mean when it is puffed after soaking in the water. Will the protein count be the same with the raw ones? 

 

Now as these are incomplete proteins, does it really matter whether I eat more or less? 

[debebee]

In the PH, we have munggo (munbean) soup... you soak the seeds and boil them in water like any other bean...

It is very rich in protein... If you have gout, you'll sure feel the pain latter

 

You can bring the goop to the laboratory to confirm the protein content

 

[Pequi]

On sexta-feira, 17 de junho de 2016 at 0:36 AM, rudrax said:

And what are the nutrition values of the mung seed before it gets sprouted? I mean when it is puffed after soaking in the water. Will the protein count be the same with the raw ones? 

 

Now as these are incomplete proteins, does it really matter whether I eat more or less? 

Soaking any type of bean in water overnight (and changing the water at least twice) has the advantage of removing a large percentage of the highly toxic (to others, ours always smell good) gas producing oligosaccharides that occur just under the skins. Mung beans are said to contain less of them than other common beans, but why risk being detained at an airport ?

As to protein, I would not worry too much. Any amino acid in inadequate quantities in vegetables will be compensated by eating something like eggs, meat, fish, cheese etc. Soaking mung beans overnight will not alter the protein content much, if at all. Cooking will make the protein more easily digestable, as it breaks the protein down in smaller components.

I'd worry more about industrialized sugar. It's a killer.