Tag: Mung bean paste

A 100g serving of a commercial, sweetened mung bean paste can contain as many as 400 calories. The total number of calories are in mung bean paste varies significantly based on how it's prepared, especially the amount of added sugar and oil used during cooking.

Mung beans are a nutrient-dense legume used for centuries in Asian cuisine, with one cup providing a significant 15 grams of dietary fiber. This raises the question: is mung bean paste healthy, especially given its popularity in sweet confections?