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Moth bean (Motha): Nutrition and who it suits

Moth bean is a good choice for weight loss, PCOS and diabetes, and fine in a portion for menopause. 100 g has 309 kcal, 19.8 g of protein and 15.1 g of fibre. One serving is one katori cooked (30 g dry), about 93 kcal.

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy309 kcal
Protein19.8 g
Carbohydrate52.1 g
Fibre15.1 g
Sugars1.4 g
Fat1.8 g
Folate349 µg
Magnesium205 mg
Potassium1356 mg

Where its calories come from

26%69%
  • Protein 26%
  • Carbohydrate 69%
  • Fat 5%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of moth bean?

About 93 kcal for one katori cooked (30 g dry), and about 186 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (30 g) fills.

48%Folate
105 µg
17%Magnesium
61.5 mg
13%Protein
5.9 g
13%Potassium
407 mg
8%Iron
2.4 mg
5%Calcium
46.2 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code B016. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is moth bean good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

4.9 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

4.5 g of fibre for 15.6 g of carbohydrate, which slows the rise in sugar.

Diabetes

Good choice

4.5 g of fibre for 15.6 g of carbohydrate, which slows the rise in sugar.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

46 mg of calcium and 5.9 g of protein in a 30 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

Weight lossGood choice4.9 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.
PCOS and diabetesGood choice4.5 g of fibre for 15.6 g of carbohydrate, which slows the rise in sugar.
MenopauseFine as part of a meal46 mg of calcium and 5.9 g of protein in a 30 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

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Also called

Bengali: Kheri; Gujarati: Math; Hindi: Motha; Kannada: Matki Kal; Marathi: Matki; Punjabi: Bhiopnitam; Tamil: Narippayir.

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