Mung Bean vs. Chicken Quarter

Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Chicken Quarter


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mung bean versus chicken quarter (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and chicken quarter:

  • Both mung bean and chicken quarter are high in calories, potassium and protein.
  • Mung bean has more beta-carotene than chicken quarter, however, chicken quarter contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mung bean.
  • Mung bean has more thiamin and folate, however, chicken quarter contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
  • Mung bean has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken quarter.
  • Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mung bean and chicken quarter 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: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Chicken Quarter (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both mung bean and chicken quarter are high in calories. Mung bean has 62% more calories than chicken quarter - mung bean has 347 calories per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 214 calories.

Mung Bean Chicken Quarter
Protein 27% 31%
Carbohydrates 70% ~
Fat 3% 68%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and chicken quarter has 100% less carbohydrates than mung bean - mung bean has 62.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Mung bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken quarter - mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken quarter does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Chicken quarter has less sugar than mung bean - mung bean has 6.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken quarter does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Both mung bean and chicken quarter are high in protein. Mung bean has 46% more protein than chicken quarter - mung bean has 23.9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 16.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Mung bean has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken quarter - mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 4.4g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both chicken quarter and mung bean are low in trans fat - chicken quarter has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Mung bean has less cholesterol than chicken quarter - chicken quarter has 93mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Mung bean has 23 times more Vitamin C than chicken quarter - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Chicken quarter has 367% more Vitamin A than mung bean - mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 28ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Chicken quarter and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - chicken quarter has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Mung bean and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Mung bean and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 2.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Mung bean has more thiamin and folate, however, chicken quarter contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both mung bean and chicken quarter contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Mung Bean Chicken Quarter
Thiamin 0.621 MG 0.073 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.141 MG
Niacin 2.251 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.91 MG 0.994 MG
Vitamin B6 0.382 MG 0.318 MG
Folate 625 UG 4 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.56 UG

Minerals

calcium

Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than chicken quarter - mung bean has 132mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 877% more iron than chicken quarter - mung bean has 6.7mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.69mg of iron.

potassium

Both mung bean and chicken quarter are high in potassium. Mung bean has 514% more potassium than chicken quarter - mung bean has 1246mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 203mg 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, mung bean has more beta-carotene than chicken quarter per 100 grams, however, chicken quarter contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mung bean per 100 grams.

Mung Bean Chicken Quarter
beta-carotene 68 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 91 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken quarter has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than mung bean per 100 grams.

Mung Bean Chicken Quarter
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.155 G
DHA ~ 0.01 G
EPA ~ 0.004 G
DPA ~ 0.012 G
Total 0.027 G 0.181 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken quarter has more linoleic acid than mung bean per 100 grams.

Mung Bean Chicken Quarter
linoleic acid 0.357 G 2.987 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.016 G
Total 0.357 G 3.003 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Chicken Quarter (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) .

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FAQ

Does mung bean or chicken quarter contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both mung bean and chicken quarter are high in calories. Mung bean has 60% more calories than chicken quarter - mung bean has 347 calories in 100g and chicken quarter has 214 calories.

Is mung bean or chicken quarter better for protein?
Both mung bean and chicken quarter are high in protein. Mung bean has 50% more protein than chicken quarter - mung bean has 23.9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 16.4g of protein.

Does mung bean or chicken quarter have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and chicken quarter has 100% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - mung bean has 62.6g of carbs for 100g and chicken quarter has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

Does mung bean or chicken quarter contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than chicken quarter - mung bean has 132mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken quarter has 9mg of calcium.

Does mung bean or chicken quarter contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 880% more iron than chicken quarter - mung bean has 6.7mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.69mg of iron.

Does mung bean or chicken quarter contain more potassium?
Both mung bean and chicken quarter are high in potassium. Mung bean has 510% more potassium than chicken quarter - mung bean has 1246mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken quarter has 203mg of potassium.