Hi all,

I was wondering how to count mung bean vermicelli - I imagine it is a carb but I am not sure how much of it equals one block - does anyone know by chance? Many thanks,

Dina

I don't know, but you can get the info from the nutritional label. Just look at the number of grams of carb per serving, then adjust it to fit the number of blocks that you need.

For a 3 block meal, you would want 27g carb, and for 4 blocks, you would want 36g carb. So, take the carb grams on the label, and then adjust the serving size to fit the zone. You may also have to adjust more if you are adding any other veggies or sauces.

Duh - of course, thanks so much!!

Hi,

Does that mean that mung bean vermicelli is a zoned item?

Sarah

If your question is "is it a favorable carb", I am not sure of that. You can "zone" just about anything by eating it all in balance (protein/carbs/fat) but that does not guarantee that you are eating favorably in the Zone.

Check the ingredients and see if the major Carb ingredient(s) is/are favorable.
If you're still not sure, look for a Glycemic Load (NOT Glycemic Index) chart.
Then check the major Carb ingredient to that list.

Thanks, CranberryCat and John.

I did a quick Google and it says the GI is anywhere from 26-40 on one webpage (don't know how trustworthy that is.)

Rice noodles are 60 and up.

So I guess it's zoned, depending on how you use it.

Sarah.

Black Beans are favorable.
So in comparison:
Black Beans: GI = 20 GL = 3.
Mung Beans: GI = 31 GL = 4.
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I do not know what Mung Bean VERMICELLI is;
but based on the Glycemic LOAD (not Index!).
I would say that Mung Beans themselves are *probably favorable.
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* BUT Berries, Favorable are at GL of 5
and some breads (Unfavorable) are as low as GL of 5 & 6.
So the GL is not the only criteria in determining ...

FYI:
http://www.shaklee.com/pws/library/...tables.pdf

P.S.> I found this:
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"Mung bean noodles, also known as bean threads, long rice or cellophane noodles, are long gelatinous noodles used in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine. The noodles are relatively tasteless, but absorb the flavor of whatever they are being cooked in. They are used in soups, stir fries, salads and desserts. Nutritionally, mung bean noodles are a source of carbohydrates. Most all of the calories in mung bean noodles come from carbohydrates. A 1/2-cup serving of dehydrated noodles contains 60 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber."
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So 1/4 cup is 30g NET Carbs or 3 blocks of Carbs in only 1/4 cup!
So, be very careful in the amount you use.
This tells me that they might not be so favorable after-all.
Further reading also stated there is not much vitamins and minerals in Mung Bean noodles.
A little selenium and iron, about 2% of RDA - very low.
And that would depend on the soil grown in, could be less...

Ok, lost interest now.

Thanks John.

Any noodles that I can stir into my food that would be favorable?

Sarah

Dreamfields is "considered" a low glycemic pasta, but I don't think that the Zone recognizes it as a low glycemic pasta. Many people who use it swear by it, and it is a decent pasta.

There are "Miracle Noodles" out there that have a very small amount of carb content. Texture is kind of rubbery. You could look for them and try them out.

If you want to spend the big bucks, then the zone pasta is an option. But, VERY costly.

Thanks, this is helpful, Cranberrycat.

Sarah

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Posted By Sarah on 27 Feb 2012 04:18 PM

... Any noodles that I can stir into my food that would be favorable?

Sarah
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Not noodles, but pasta. Check out Zone Fusilli and Zone Orzo here:

http://shop.zonediet.com/product/de...871ZK.aspx

http://shop.zonediet.com/product/de...872ZK.aspx

Thanks!

Sarah