Calories in
mothbeans, mature seeds, raw
343 kcal per 100 g Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw contains 343 calories per 100 grams, or about 672 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 22.9 g protein, 61.5 g carbohydrate and 1.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 70% carbohydrate, 26% protein, 4% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 196.0 g | 672 | 45.0 g | 120.6 g | 3.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 343 kcal | 672 kcal |
| Protein | 22.9 g | 45.0 g |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.5 g | 120.6 g |
| Sodium | 30.0 mg | 58.8 mg |
| Potassium | 1,191.0 mg | 2,334.4 mg |
| Calcium | 150.0 mg | 294.0 mg |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 21.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.0 mg | 7.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2.0 µg | 3.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 9.7 g | 19.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172425). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How mothbeans, mature seeds, raw compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, mothbeans, mature seeds, raw ranks 20 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 47% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one cup (672 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 137 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in mothbeans, mature seeds, raw?
Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw contains 343 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 672 calories per cup. It also provides 22.9 g of protein, 61.5 g of carbohydrate and 1.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of mothbeans, mature seeds, raw?
By calories, mothbeans, mature seeds, raw is roughly 70% carbohydrate, 26% protein and 4% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 137 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the mothbeans, mature seeds, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.