English Muffin vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and mung bean:
- Both english muffin and mung bean are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- English muffin has 3.2 times less sugar than mung bean.
- Mung bean has more beta-carotene than english muffin, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mung bean.
- Mung bean has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both english muffin and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 56% more calories than english muffin - english muffin has 223 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to mung bean per calorie. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 70% |
| Fat | 8% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both english muffin and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. Mung bean has 40% more carbohydrates than english muffin - english muffin has 44.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both english muffin and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 254% more dietary fiber than english muffin - english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
English muffin has 3.2 times less sugar than mung bean - english muffin has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both english muffin and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has 174% more protein than english muffin - english muffin has 8.7g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both english muffin and mung bean are low in saturated fat - english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mung bean has more Vitamin C than english muffin - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mung bean has more Vitamin A than english muffin - mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
English muffin and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
English muffin and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both english muffin and mung bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| English Muffin | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 625 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both english muffin and mung bean are high in calcium. English muffin has 35% more calcium than mung bean - english muffin has 178mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Both english muffin and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 135% more iron than english muffin - english muffin has 2.9mg 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 570% more potassium than english muffin - english muffin has 186mg 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, mung bean has more beta-carotene than english muffin per 100 grams, however, english muffin contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mung bean per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 68 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both english muffin and mung bean contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| English Muffin | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, english muffin has more linoleic acid than mung bean per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 0.357 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.786 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does english muffin or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both english muffin and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 60% more calories than english muffin - english muffin has 223 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does english muffin or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both english muffin and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. mung bean has 40% more carbohydrates than english muffin - english muffin has 44.8g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does english muffin or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both english muffin and mung bean are high in calcium. English muffin has 40% more calcium than mung bean - english muffin has 178mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does english muffin or mung bean contain more iron?
Both english muffin and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 140% more iron than english muffin - english muffin has 2.9mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does english muffin or mung bean contain more potassium?
Mung bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 570% more potassium than english muffin - english muffin has 186mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.