Mung Bean vs. Hemp Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Hemp Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mung bean
versus
hemp seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and hemp seeds:
- Both hemp seeds and mung bean are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Hemp seed has 3.4 times less sugar than mung bean.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin and niacin, however, mung bean contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Mung bean has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and mung bean are high in calories. Hemp seed has 59% more calories than mung bean - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hemp seeds per calorie. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:71:2 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mung Bean | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 6% |
| Fat | 2% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 86% less carbohydrates than mung bean - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hemp seeds and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 308% more dietary fiber than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seed has 3.4 times less sugar than mung bean - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and mung bean are high in protein. Hemp seed has 32% more protein than mung bean - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mung bean has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mung bean has 860% more Vitamin C than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mung bean has more Vitamin K than hemp seed - mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin and niacin, however, mung bean contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both mung bean and hemp seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Mung Bean | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.621 MG | 1.275 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 2.251 MG | 9.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.91 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 625 UG | 110 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 89% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Both hemp seeds and mung bean are high in iron. Hemp seed has 18% more iron than mung bean - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 25% more potassium than - hemp seed has 1200mg 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, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 10.024 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 10.024 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.357 G | 27.459 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.34 G |
| Total | 0.357 G | 28.799 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: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .
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FAQ
Does hemp seeds or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and mung bean are high in calories. Hemp seed has 60% more calories than mung bean - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does hemp seeds or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 90% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 90% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or mung bean contain more iron?
Both hemp seeds and mung bean are high in iron. Hemp seed has 20% more iron than mung bean - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 30% more potassium than - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.