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Ricebean (Meth): Nutrition and who it suits

Ricebean is a good choice for weight loss, PCOS and diabetes, and fine in a portion for menopause. 100 g has 302 kcal, 20 g of protein and 13.4 g of fibre. One serving is one katori cooked (30 g dry), about 91 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
Energy302 kcal
Protein20 g
Carbohydrate51.3 g
Fibre13.4 g
Sugars1.3 g
Fat0.7 g
Folate122 µg
Magnesium201 mg
Potassium1196 mg

Where its calories come from

27%70%
  • Protein 27%
  • Carbohydrate 70%
  • Fat 2%

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

How many calories in one serving of ricebean?

About 91 kcal for one katori cooked (30 g dry), and about 182 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

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

17%Folate
36.6 µg
16%Magnesium
60.3 mg
13%Protein
6 g
11%Potassium
359 mg
6%Calcium
60 mg
5%Zinc
0.7 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code B023. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is ricebean good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

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

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

4 g of fibre for 15.4 g of carbohydrate, which slows the rise in sugar.

Diabetes

Good choice

4 g of fibre for 15.4 g of carbohydrate, which slows the rise in sugar.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

60 mg of calcium and 6 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 choice4.4 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.
PCOS and diabetesGood choice4 g of fibre for 15.4 g of carbohydrate, which slows the rise in sugar.
MenopauseFine as part of a meal60 mg of calcium and 6 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: Galmoong; Hindi: Meth; Malayalam: Kattuzhunnu.

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