Mung Bean vs. Asparagus

Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Asparagus

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

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

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

  • Both asparagus and mung bean are high in dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Asparagus has 72% less sugar than mung bean.
  • Mung bean has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mung bean and asparagus 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 Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Mung bean is high in calories and asparagus has 94% less calories than mung bean - asparagus has 20 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to asparagus for fat. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for asparagus, 35:62:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mung Bean Asparagus
Protein 27% 35%
Carbohydrates 70% 62%
Fat 3% 4%
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carbohydrates

Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and asparagus has 94% less carbohydrates than mung bean - asparagus has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both asparagus and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 676% more dietary fiber than asparagus - asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Asparagus has 72% less sugar than mung bean - asparagus has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Mung bean is an excellent source of protein and it has 985% more protein than asparagus - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.

Fat

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Both asparagus and mung bean are low in saturated fat - asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Asparagus and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Asparagus has 533% more Vitamin A than mung bean - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Asparagus and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Asparagus has 362% more Vitamin K than mung bean - asparagus has 41.6ug 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. Both mung bean and asparagus contain significant amounts of riboflavin.

Mung Bean Asparagus
Thiamin 0.621 MG 0.143 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.141 MG
Niacin 2.251 MG 0.978 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.91 MG 0.274 MG
Vitamin B6 0.382 MG 0.091 MG
Folate 625 UG 52 UG

Minerals

calcium

Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.

iron

Both asparagus and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 215% more iron than asparagus - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.

potassium

Both asparagus and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 517% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg 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 Asparagus
beta-carotene 68 UG 449 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 9 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 710 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Mung Bean Asparagus
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.01 G
Total 0.027 G 0.01 G

omega 6s

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

Mung Bean Asparagus
linoleic acid 0.357 G 0.04 G
Total 0.357 G 0.04 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: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) .

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FAQ

Does asparagus or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?
Mung bean is high in calories and asparagus has 90% less calories than mung bean - asparagus has 20 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.

Is asparagus or mung bean better for protein?
Mung bean is a fantastic source of protein and it has 990% more protein than asparagus - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.

Does asparagus or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and asparagus has 90% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - asparagus has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.

Does asparagus or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.

Does asparagus or mung bean contain more iron?
Both asparagus and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 220% more iron than asparagus - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.

Does asparagus or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both asparagus and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 520% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.