Kefir vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Kefir and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kefir
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kefir and mung bean:
- Both kefir and mung bean are high in calcium.
- Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, kefir contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mung bean is high in calories and kefir has 88% less calories than mung bean - kefir has 43 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kefir is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to mung bean per calorie. Kefir has a macronutrient ratio of 35:44:21 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kefir | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 70% |
| Fat | 21% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and kefir has 92% less carbohydrates than mung bean - kefir has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mung bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than kefir - mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kefir does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Kefir and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - kefir has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mung bean is an excellent source of protein and it has 530% more protein than kefir - kefir has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kefir and mung bean are low in saturated fat - kefir has 0.66g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kefir and mung bean are low in trans fat - kefir has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both kefir and mung bean are low in cholesterol - kefir has 5mg 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 kefir - kefir has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 27 times more Vitamin A than mung bean - kefir has 171ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Kefir has more Vitamin D than mung bean - kefir has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kefir and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kefir has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kefir and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kefir has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, kefir contains more Vitamin B12. Both kefir and mung bean contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Kefir | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.135 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 0.15 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.385 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 625 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both kefir and mung bean are high in calcium. Kefir is very similar to kefir for calcium - kefir has 130mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 167 times more iron than kefir - kefir has 0.04mg 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 660% more potassium than kefir - kefir has 164mg of potassium per 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mung bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kefir per 100 grams.
| Kefir | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.027 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mung bean has more linoleic acid than kefir per 100 grams.
| Kefir | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.357 G |
| Total | 0.044 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.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kefir or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Mung bean is high in calories and kefir has 90% less calories than mung bean - kefir has 43 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Is kefir or mung bean better for protein?
Mung bean is a fantastic source of protein and it has 530% more protein than kefir - kefir has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Does kefir or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and kefir has 90% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - kefir has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does kefir or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both kefir and mung bean are high in calcium. Kefir is very similar to kefir for calcium - kefir has 130mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does kefir or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 167 times more iron than kefir - kefir has 0.04mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does kefir or mung bean contain more potassium?
Mung bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 660% more potassium than kefir - kefir has 164mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.