Goat Cheese vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and mung bean:
- Both goat cheese and mung bean are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Goat cheese has 54 times less sugar than mung bean.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, goat cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both goat cheese and mung bean are high in calories. Goat cheese has a little more calories (5%) than mung bean by weight - goat cheese has 364 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to mung bean for protein. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 70% |
| Fat | 76% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and goat cheese has 100% less carbohydrates than mung bean - goat cheese has 0.12g 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 goat cheese - mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese has 54 times less sugar than mung bean - goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both goat cheese and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has 11% more protein than goat cheese - goat cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and mung bean has 98% less saturated fat than goat cheese - goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mung bean has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mung bean has more Vitamin C than goat cheese - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 66 times more Vitamin A than mung bean - goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than mung bean - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Goat cheese and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Goat cheese and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - goat cheese 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, however, goat cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both goat cheese and mung bean contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Goat Cheese | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 625 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both goat cheese and mung bean are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 126% more calcium than mung bean - goat cheese has 298mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 316% more iron than goat cheese - goat cheese has 1.6mg 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 689% more potassium than goat cheese - goat cheese has 158mg 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, both goat cheese and mung bean contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Goat Cheese | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 77 UG | 68 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both goat cheese and mung bean contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Goat Cheese | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 0.357 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 0.357 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: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does goat cheese or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both goat cheese and mung bean are high in calories. Goat cheese has a little more calories ( 10%) than mung bean by weight - goat cheese has 364 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does goat cheese or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and goat cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - goat cheese has 0.12g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does goat cheese or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both goat cheese and mung bean are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 130% more calcium than mung bean - goat cheese has 298mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does goat cheese or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 320% more iron than goat cheese - goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does goat cheese or mung bean contain more potassium?
Mung bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 690% more potassium than goat cheese - goat cheese has 158mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.