Fried Tofu vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Fried Tofu and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fried tofu
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried tofu and mung bean:
- Both fried tofu and mung bean are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Mung bean has 7.3 times less saturated fat than fried tofu.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both fried tofu and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 29% more calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried tofu is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to mung bean for protein. Fried tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 26:12:62 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Tofu | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 12% | 70% |
| Fat | 62% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and fried tofu has 86% less carbohydrates than mung bean - fried tofu has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fried tofu and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 318% more dietary fiber than fried tofu - fried tofu has 3.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fried tofu and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - fried tofu has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both fried tofu and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has 27% more protein than fried tofu - fried tofu has 18.8g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mung bean has 7.3 times less saturated fat than fried tofu - fried tofu has 2.9g 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 fried tofu - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fried tofu and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fried tofu has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fried tofu and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fried tofu has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fried tofu and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fried tofu has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Fried Tofu | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.17 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.099 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 625 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fried tofu and mung bean are high in calcium. Fried tofu has 182% more calcium than mung bean - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Both fried tofu and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 38% more iron than fried tofu - fried tofu has 4.9mg 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 753% more potassium than fried tofu - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium per 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Fried Tofu | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.346 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 1.346 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried tofu has more linoleic acid than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Fried Tofu | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 10.044 G | 0.357 G |
| Total | 10.044 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: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does fried tofu or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both fried tofu and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 30% more calories than fried tofu - fried tofu has 270 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does fried tofu or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and fried tofu has 90% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - fried tofu has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does fried tofu or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both fried tofu and mung bean are high in calcium. Fried tofu has 180% more calcium than mung bean - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does fried tofu or mung bean contain more iron?
Both fried tofu and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 40% more iron than fried tofu - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does fried tofu or mung bean contain more potassium?
Mung bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 750% more potassium than fried tofu - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.