Mung Bean vs. Paprika

Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Paprika

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mung bean versus paprika (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and paprika:

  • Both paprika and mung bean are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Mung bean has 5.1 times less saturated fat than paprika.
  • Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, mung bean contains more folate.
  • Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than mung bean.
  • Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mung bean and paprika 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: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Both paprika and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 23% more calories than paprika - paprika has 282 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 paprika per calorie. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for paprika, 15:56:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mung Bean Paprika
Protein 27% 15%
Carbohydrates 70% 56%
Fat 3% 30%
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carbohydrates

Both paprika and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. Mung bean has 16% more carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both paprika and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 114% more dietary fiber than mung bean - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Paprika and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Both paprika and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has 69% more protein than paprika - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.

Fat

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Mung bean has 5.1 times less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Mung bean has 433% more Vitamin C than paprika - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 409 times more Vitamin A than mung bean - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 56 times more Vitamin E than mung bean - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than mung bean - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, mung bean contains more folate. Both mung bean and paprika contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.

Mung Bean Paprika
Thiamin 0.621 MG 0.33 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 1.23 MG
Niacin 2.251 MG 10.06 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.91 MG 2.51 MG
Vitamin B6 0.382 MG 2.141 MG
Folate 625 UG 49 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both paprika and mung bean are high in calcium. Paprika has 73% more calcium than mung bean - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.

iron

Both paprika and mung bean are high in iron. Paprika has 214% more iron than mung bean - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.

potassium

Both paprika and mung bean are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - paprika has 2280mg 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 Paprika
beta-carotene 68 UG 26162 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 595 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 18944 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mung bean per 100 grams.

Mung Bean Paprika
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.453 G
Total 0.027 G 0.453 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than mung bean per 100 grams.

Mung Bean Paprika
linoleic acid 0.357 G 7.314 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.047 G
Total 0.357 G 7.361 G


Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .

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FAQ

Does paprika or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both paprika and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 20% more calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.

Does paprika or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both paprika and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. mung bean has 20% more carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.

Does paprika or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both paprika and mung bean are high in calcium. Paprika has 70% more calcium than mung bean - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.

Does paprika or mung bean contain more iron?
Both paprika and mung bean are high in iron. Paprika has 210% more iron than mung bean - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.

Does paprika or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both paprika and mung bean are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.