Pasta vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and mung bean:
- Both pasta and mung bean are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pasta has more niacin, however, mung bean contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pasta and mung bean are high in calories. Pasta has a little more calories (7%) than mung bean by weight - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to mung bean for fat. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 70% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pasta and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. Pasta has 19% more carbohydrates than mung bean - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pasta and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 409% more dietary fiber than pasta - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pasta and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pasta and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has 83% more protein than pasta - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pasta and mung bean are low in saturated fat - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mung bean has more Vitamin C than pasta - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mung bean has more Vitamin A than pasta - mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pasta and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pasta and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more niacin, however, mung bean contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pasta and mung bean contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Pasta | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 625 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 529% more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Both pasta and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 104% more iron than pasta - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both pasta and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 459% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium per 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pasta and mung bean contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pasta | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pasta and mung bean contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pasta | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.357 G |
| Total | 0.54 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.
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FAQ
Does pasta or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pasta and mung bean are high in calories. Pasta has a little more calories ( 10%) than mung bean by weight - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does pasta or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pasta and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. pasta has 20% more carbohydrates than mung bean - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pasta or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does pasta or mung bean contain more iron?
Both pasta and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 100% more iron than pasta - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does pasta or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both pasta and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 460% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.