Mung bean grains contain about 24.5% protein, which is 2 to 3 times that of cereals. The content of eight essential amino acids for the human body ranges from 0.24% to 2.0%, which is 2 to 5 times that of cereals. Containing about 53% starch, less than 1% fat, and 5% cellulose. Mung beans are also rich in B vitamins and minerals, among which vitamin B is 2 to 4 times that of cereals and higher than pork, milk, chicken and fish; calcium is 4 times that of cereals and 7 times that of chicken; phosphorus It is twice that of cereals, pork, chicken, fish and eggs. Therefore, mung beans are often called "green pearls".

Mung bean sprouts are also rich in protein, comprehensive minerals and multiple vitamins. Each hundred grams of dry matter contains 27 to 35 grams of protein, 0.3 to 2.1 grams of amino acids necessary for the human body, 981.7 to 1228.1 mg of potassium, 450 mg of phosphorus, 5.5 to 6.4 mg of iron, 5.9 mg of zinc, 1.28 mg of manganese, and 0.04 mg of selenium. mg, vitamin C 18-23 mg, with the highest content on the second day after germination.

The protein content of mung bean straw is generally around 16.0%, and the crude fat content is about 1.9%, both of which are higher than that of corn stalks.