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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Mung bean sprouts Virudha mudga

Also known as: moong sprouts

Sprouting awakens enzymes and lightens the bean further — but classical texts caution that raw sprouts in excess disturb vata.

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Mung bean sprouts — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Mung bean sprouts — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Rough
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Grishma · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Sprouting awakens enzymes and lightens the bean further — but classical texts caution that raw sprouts in excess disturb vata.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Steam or sauté briefly rather than eating raw — warm sprouts keep the lightness without the vata cost.

Classical Provenance: Classical virudha-dhanya references; modern usage.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • lightly steamed with lemon and rock salt
  • sprout chaat (steamed base)
  • stir-fried with cumin

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (raw)
  • Contraindication: weak digestion (raw sprouts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Mung bean sprouts

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (104g):

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Cabbage Mung Sprout Stir-Fry

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