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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of granny smith apple and mung bean is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Granny Smith Apple or Mung Bean .

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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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.