Moth Beans Calories & Nutrition (मोठ)

Moth Beans has 309 calories per 100g (309 kcal per 100 g)

Dals & Pulses Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
309 kcal

Moth Beans Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Moth Beans broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
50 g 50 g 155 kcal 9.9 g 26.1 g 0.9 g
100 g standard 100 g 309 kcal 19.8 g 52.1 g 1.8 g
200 g 200 g 618 kcal 39.6 g 104.2 g 3.6 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Moth Beans (per 100g)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 309 kcal 309 kcal 15%
Protein 19.8 g 19.8 g 40%
Carbohydrates 52.1 g 52.1 g 17%
Fat 1.8 g 1.8 g 3%
Fiber 15.1 g 15.1 g 60%
Sugar 1.4 g 1.4 g 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 19.8 g · 26%
Carbs 52.1 g · 69%
Fat 1.8 g · 5%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 309 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 66 min
Cycling 44 min
Running 33 min
Yoga 88 min

Is Moth Beans good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Moth Beans carries roughly 309 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 19.8 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 15.1 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Moth Beans good for muscle gain?

Strong protein source

Moth Beans provides about 19.8 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as high for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 6.4 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Moth Beans

Soak for a few hours before cooking to cut cooking time and improve digestibility. Combine with rice or wheat in the same meal for a more complete protein.

About Moth Beans

Small brown beans popular in Rajasthani and Maharashtrian cooking, often sprouted for misal.

Frequently asked questions about Moth Beans

100 g of moth beans contains approximately 309 calories, along with 19.8 g protein, 52.1 g carbohydrates and 1.8 g fat.

100 gram moth beans (100 g) mein lagbhag 309 calorie aur 19.8 g protein hota hai. Isme 52.1 g carbs aur 1.8 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम मोठ (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 309 कैलोरी और 19.8 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 52.1 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 1.8 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Moth Beans contains about 309 calories, 19.8 g protein, 52.1 g carbs and 1.8 g fat.

Yes, in controlled portions. Moth Beans carries roughly 309 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 19.8 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 15.1 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Moth Beans contains about 19.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered high for Indian foods.

Moth Beans provides roughly 52.1 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a fairly carb-heavy food, so smaller servings are sensible. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Moth Beans is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 309 calories in 100 g of moth beans takes brisk walking for about 66 minutes, or cycling for about 44 minutes, or running for about 33 minutes, or yoga for about 88 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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