Mung Bean vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mung bean
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and mung bean are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has 74% less sugar than mung bean.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mung bean is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than mung bean - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to broccoli for protein. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mung Bean | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 65% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 89% less carbohydrates than mung bean - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both broccoli and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 527% more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli has 74% less sugar than mung bean - broccoli has 1.7g 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 746% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and mung bean are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than mung bean - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 417% more Vitamin A than mung bean - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 10 times more Vitamin K than mung bean - broccoli has 101.6ug 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 broccoli contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Mung Bean | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.621 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 2.251 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.91 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 625 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 181% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 823% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 294% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg 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 | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 68 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both mung bean and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mung Bean | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mung bean has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.357 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.357 G | 0.055 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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FAQ
Does broccoli or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Mung bean is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than mung bean - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does broccoli or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 180% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 820% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does broccoli or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 290% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.