Baguette vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and mung bean:
- Both baguette and mung bean are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Baguette has more lutein + zeaxanthin than mung bean, however, mung bean contains more beta-carotene than baguette.
- Baguette has more niacin, however, mung bean contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both baguette and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 28% more calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to mung bean per calorie. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | Mung Bean | |
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| Protein | 16% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 70% |
| Fat | 8% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both baguette and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. Mung bean has 21% more carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baguette and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 641% more dietary fiber than baguette - baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baguette and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - baguette has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both baguette and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has 122% more protein than baguette - baguette has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baguette and mung bean are low in saturated fat - baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and mung bean are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mung bean has more Vitamin C than baguette - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mung bean has more Vitamin A than baguette - mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Baguette and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Baguette and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more niacin, however, mung bean contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both baguette and mung bean contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Baguette | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 625 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both baguette and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 154% more calcium than baguette - baguette has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Both baguette and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 72% more iron than baguette - baguette has 3.9mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Mung bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 965% more potassium than baguette - baguette has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, baguette has more lutein + zeaxanthin than mung bean per 100 grams, however, mung bean contains more beta-carotene than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 45 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 68 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, baguette has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.064 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.064 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baguette has more linoleic acid than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 0.357 G |
| Total | 0.791 G | 0.357 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does baguette or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both baguette and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 30% more calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does baguette or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both baguette and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. mung bean has 20% more carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does baguette or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both baguette and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 150% more calcium than baguette - baguette has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does baguette or mung bean contain more iron?
Both baguette and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 70% more iron than baguette - baguette has 3.9mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does baguette or mung bean contain more potassium?
Mung bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 970% more potassium than baguette - baguette has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.