Mung Bean vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mung bean
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cocoa powder has 73% less sugar than mung bean.
- Mung bean has more beta-carotene than cocoa powder, however, cocoa powder contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mung bean.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 52% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:71:2 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mung Bean | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 54% |
| Fat | 2% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. Cocoa powder is very similar to cocoa powder for carbohydrates - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 127% more dietary fiber than mung bean - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder has 73% less sugar than mung bean - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has 22% more protein than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and mung bean has 96% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mung bean has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mung bean has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both mung bean and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Mung Bean | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.621 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 2.251 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.91 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 625 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in calcium. Cocoa powder is very similar to cocoa powder for calcium - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 106% more iron than mung bean - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 53% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg 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 has more beta-carotene than cocoa powder per 100 grams, however, cocoa powder contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 68 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mung bean and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mung Bean | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.357 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.357 G | 0.44 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 Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 50% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does cocoa powder or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. cocoa powder is very similar to cocoa powder for carbohydrates - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in calcium. Cocoa powder is very similar to cocoa powder for calcium - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or mung bean contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 110% more iron than mung bean - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and mung bean are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 50% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.