Black gram (Urad beans) Nutrition facts

Black gram (Urad beans)

Black gram or vigna mungo beans are small, black, dry beans featuring prominently in the Asian cuisine. Botanically, these tiny legumes belong to the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family in the genus: Vigna.
Scientific name: Vigna mungo L.

Nutrition Principle Nutrition Value Percentage of RDA
Principle
Energy 341 Kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 58.99 g 45%
Protein 25.21 g 45%
Total Fat 1.64 g 8%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3 g 48%
Vitamins
Folates 216 μg 54%
Niacin 1.447 mg 9%
Pantothenic acid 0.906 mg 18%
Pyridoxine 0.281 mg 22%
Riboflavin 0.254 mg 20%
Thiamin 0.273 mg 23%
Vitamin-A 23 1U 1%
Vitamin-C 0 mg 0%
Electrolytes
Sodium 38 mg 2.50%
Potassium 983 mg 21%
Minerals
Calcium 138 mg 14%
Copper 138 mg 109%