Rhubarb vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and mung bean:
- Both rhubarb and mung bean are high in calcium and potassium.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Rhubarb has 5 times less sugar than mung bean.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, 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 rhubarb has 94% less calories than mung bean - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to mung bean for fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 70% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and rhubarb has 93% less carbohydrates than mung bean - rhubarb has 4.5g 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 806% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb has 5 times less sugar than mung bean - rhubarb has 1.1g 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 25 times more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and mung bean are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has 67% more Vitamin C than mung bean - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has 226% more Vitamin K than mung bean - rhubarb has 29.3ug 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.
| Rhubarb | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 625 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both rhubarb and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 53% more calcium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 333% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg 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 rhubarb and mung bean contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Rhubarb | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 68 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mung bean has more linoleic acid than rhubarb per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.357 G |
| Total | 0.099 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 rhubarb or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Mung bean is high in calories and rhubarb has 90% less calories than mung bean - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does rhubarb or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and rhubarb has 90% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both rhubarb and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 50% more calcium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does rhubarb or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 330% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.