Mung Bean vs. Pecan

Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Pecan

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

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

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

  • Both pecan and mung bean are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Mung bean has more pantothenic acid and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mung bean and pecan 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 Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Both pecan and mung bean are high in calories. Pecan has 99% more calories than mung bean - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pecan per calorie. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mung Bean Pecan
Protein 27% 5%
Carbohydrates 70% 8%
Fat 3% 88%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 78% less carbohydrates than mung bean - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both pecan and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 70% more dietary fiber than pecan - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pecan and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Both pecan and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has 160% more protein than pecan - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pecan is high in saturated fat and mung bean has 94% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Mung bean has 336% more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pecan and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pecan and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pecan and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug 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. Both mung bean and pecan contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Mung Bean Pecan
Thiamin 0.621 MG 0.66 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.13 MG
Niacin 2.251 MG 1.167 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.91 MG 0.863 MG
Vitamin B6 0.382 MG 0.21 MG
Folate 625 UG 22 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both pecan and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 89% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.

iron

Both pecan and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 166% more iron than pecan - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.

potassium

Both pecan and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 204% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg 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 Pecan
beta-carotene 68 UG 29 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 17 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Mung Bean Pecan
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.986 G
Total 0.027 G 0.986 G

omega 6s

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

Mung Bean Pecan
linoleic acid 0.357 G 20.628 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.069 G
Total 0.357 G 20.697 G


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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: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) .

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FAQ

Does pecan or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both pecan and mung bean are high in calories. Pecan has 100% more calories than mung bean - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.

Does pecan or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 80% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.

Does pecan or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both pecan and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 90% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.

Does pecan or mung bean contain more iron?
Both pecan and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 170% more iron than pecan - pecan has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.

Does pecan or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both pecan and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 200% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.