Parmesan Cheese vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan 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
parmesan cheese
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and mung bean:
- Both parmesan cheese and mung bean are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Parmesan cheese has 59 times less sugar than mung bean.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and mung bean are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 13% more calories than mung bean - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mung bean per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 70% |
| Fat | 59% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 95% less carbohydrates than mung bean - parmesan cheese has 3.2g 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 parmesan cheese - mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 59 times less sugar than mung bean - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and mung bean are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 50% more protein than mung bean - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and mung bean has 98% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mung bean has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mung bean has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 33 times more Vitamin A than mung bean - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than mung bean - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and mung bean contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Parmesan Cheese | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 625 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and mung bean are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 797% more calcium than mung bean - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 722% more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg 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 12 times more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg 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 parmesan cheese and mung bean contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Parmesan Cheese | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 66 UG | 68 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both parmesan cheese and mung bean contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Parmesan Cheese | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.357 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 0.357 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: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and mung bean are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 10% more calories than mung bean - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or mung bean better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and mung bean are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 50% more protein than mung bean - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and parmesan cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does parmesan cheese or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and mung bean are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 800% more calcium than mung bean - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does parmesan cheese or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 720% more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does parmesan cheese or mung bean contain more potassium?
Mung bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.