Vigna aconitifolia
1 association assessed — none with dependable human evidence behind them yet. Strongest first.
A tiny drought-hardy pulse grown mainly in arid western India, usually sprouted for misal or ground for bhujia. The USDA reference entry is for the raw dry seed, which is rarely eaten as such — sprouting and cooking are the normal route.
Also known as Matki, Turkish gram, Dew bean, Mat bean
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There is no dependable human research on moth beans and blood glucose. Pulses as a group produce a low post-meal response, but nothing published lets that be extended to this particular species with confidence.
Insufficient evidence. Not enough human research to say anything useful yet.
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 343 kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% |
| Total fat | 1.61 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 61.5 g | 22% |
| Water | 9.68 g | — |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fat | 0.364 g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.75 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 0.485 g | — |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.562 mg | 47% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.091 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.8 mg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.53 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.366 mg | 22% |
| Folate | 649 µg | 162% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% |
| Magnesium | 381 mg | 91% |
| Phosphorus | 489 mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1191 mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.92 mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.688 mg | 76% |
| Manganese | 1.82 mg | 79% |
| Selenium | 8.2 µg | 15% |
| Other measured compounds | ||
| Ash | 4.26 g | — |
Nutrient values are per 100 g of the USDA reference entry named on this page and vary with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.
Source record: Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 172425).
% DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. A dash means no Daily Value has been established for that nutrient.
Compounds present in meaningful amounts. Presence is banded rather than quantified, because whole-food levels vary enormously with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.
Polyphenol (class)
An umbrella term for thousands of plant phenolic compounds. Useful as a category, but a "high polyphenol" figure says nothing about which compounds…
Fermentable carbohydrate
Starch that escapes digestion in the small intestine and is fermented in the colon. Cooking and cooling starchy foods increases the amount present.
Glycoside
Soap-like glycosides in legumes and quinoa. Bitter, which is why quinoa is rinsed before cooking.
Phosphate ester
The main phosphorus store in seeds. Reduces absorption of iron and zinc from the same meal; soaking, sprouting and fermentation lower it.
Only effects with real support are listed. If a preparation method is missing, it is because nothing dependable is documented — not because it makes no difference.
Germination activates seed phytase and markedly lowers phytate, which is the main documented nutritional reason the traditional preparation sprouts the bean before cooking.
Allergies, interactions and intake concerns. Every food gets this section — a reference where everything is uniformly good is not a reference.
Worth knowing
Matki is most often eaten sprouted, and sprouting conditions favour Salmonella and E. coli growth on any contaminated seed. Cooking the sprouts before eating is the reliable precaution, particularly in pregnancy or immune suppression.
Worth knowing
A pulse like any other: the oligosaccharide load commonly causes gas and bloating, and people with irritable bowel syndrome often tolerate only small portions.
Worth knowing
Phytate in the dry seed reduces iron and zinc absorption from the same meal; germination lowers it substantially.