Watermelon vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and mung bean:
- Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) 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 watermelon has 91% less calories than mung bean - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to mung bean for fat. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 70% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and watermelon has 88% less carbohydrates than mung bean - watermelon has 7.6g 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 39 times more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g 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 38 times more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and mung bean are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has 69% more Vitamin C than mung bean - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has 367% more Vitamin A than mung bean - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug 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.
| Watermelon | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 625 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg 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 10 times more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg 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,
| Watermelon | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 303 UG | 68 UG |
| lycopene | 4532 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 8 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mung bean has more linoleic acid than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.357 G |
| Total | 0.05 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: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Mung bean is high in calories and watermelon has 90% less calories than mung bean - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does watermelon or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and watermelon has 90% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does watermelon or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does watermelon or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does watermelon or mung bean contain more potassium?
Mung bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.