Mung Bean vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mung bean
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and mung bean are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Mung bean has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, pistachio contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and mung bean are high in calories. Pistachio has 65% more calories than mung bean - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mung Bean | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 19% |
| Fat | 3% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 55% less carbohydrates than mung bean - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 58% more dietary fiber than pistachio - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pistachio and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has 13% more protein than pistachio - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and mung bean has 94% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 325% more Vitamin E than mung bean - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, pistachio contains more Vitamin B6. Both mung bean and pistachio contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Mung Bean | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.621 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 2.251 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.91 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 625 UG | 51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 23% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 67% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 25% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg 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 | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 68 UG | 159 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.357 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.357 G | 13.13 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.
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FAQ
Does pistachio or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and mung bean are high in calories. Pistachio has 70% more calories than mung bean - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does pistachio or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 60% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 20% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or mung bean contain more iron?
Both pistachio and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 70% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does pistachio or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 30% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.