Mung Bean vs. Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mung bean
versus
chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and chestnut:
- Both chestnut and mung bean are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chestnut is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Chestnut (Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chestnut and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 42% more calories than chestnut - chestnut has 245 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chestnut per calorie. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for chestnut, 5:87:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mung Bean | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chestnut and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. Mung bean has 18% more carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chestnut and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 220% more dietary fiber than chestnut - chestnut has 5.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mung bean has 38% less sugar than chestnut - chestnut has 10.6g 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 653% more protein than chestnut - chestnut has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chestnut and mung bean are low in saturated fat - chestnut has 0.41g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chestnut is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 442% more Vitamin C than mung bean - chestnut has 26mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chestnut and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chestnut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chestnut and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chestnut has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chestnut and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chestnut 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, pantothenic acid and folate. Both mung bean and chestnut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Mung Bean | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.621 MG | 0.243 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Niacin | 2.251 MG | 1.342 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.91 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382 MG | 0.497 MG |
| Folate | 625 UG | 70 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 355% more calcium than chestnut - chestnut has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 641% more iron than chestnut - chestnut has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both chestnut and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 110% more potassium than chestnut - chestnut has 592mg 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, chestnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.093 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chestnut has more linoleic acid than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.357 G | 0.776 G |
| Total | 0.357 G | 0.776 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 chestnut or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chestnut and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 40% more calories than chestnut - chestnut has 245 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does chestnut or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chestnut and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. mung bean has 20% more carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chestnut or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than chestnut - chestnut has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does chestnut or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 640% more iron than chestnut - chestnut has 0.91mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does chestnut or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both chestnut and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 110% more potassium than chestnut - chestnut has 592mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.