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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of baguette and mung bean is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.

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Calories and Carbs

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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
Protein 16% 27%
Carbohydrates 76% 70%
Fat 8% 3%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) .

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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.