Granny Smith Apple vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
granny smith apple
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and mung bean:
- Both granny smith apple and mung bean are high in dietary fiber.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mung bean is high in calories and granny smith apple has 83% less calories than mung bean - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to mung bean for fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and granny smith apple has 78% less carbohydrates than mung bean - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both granny smith apple and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 482% more dietary fiber than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Granny smith apple and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - granny smith apple has 9.6g 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 53 times more protein than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mung bean and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mung bean has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Granny smith apple and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Granny Smith Apple | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 625 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.15mg 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 938% more potassium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 120mg 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 granny smith apple and mung bean contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Granny Smith Apple | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 68 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | ~ |
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: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does granny smith apple or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Mung bean is high in calories and granny smith apple has 80% less calories than mung bean - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does granny smith apple or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and granny smith apple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does granny smith apple or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does granny smith apple or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does granny smith apple or mung bean contain more potassium?
Mung bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 940% more potassium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 120mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.