Mung Bean vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mung bean
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and tomato sauce:
- Both tomato sauce and mung bean are high in potassium.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mung bean is high in calories and tomato sauce has 93% less calories than mung bean - tomato sauce has 24 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato sauce per calorie. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mung Bean | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 74% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and tomato sauce has 92% less carbohydrates than mung bean - tomato sauce has 5.3g 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 987% more dietary fiber than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato sauce and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato sauce has 3.6g 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 18 times more protein than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato sauce and mung bean are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato sauce and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato sauce and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug 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.
| Mung Bean | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.621 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 2.251 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.91 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 625 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 843% more calcium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 602% more iron than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato sauce and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 320% more potassium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 297mg 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 | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 68 UG | 259 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 24 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mung bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mung bean has more linoleic acid than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.357 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.357 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mung Bean or Tomato Sauce .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does tomato sauce or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Mung bean is high in calories and tomato sauce has 90% less calories than mung bean - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does tomato sauce or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and tomato sauce has 90% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato sauce or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 840% more calcium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does tomato sauce or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 600% more iron than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does tomato sauce or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both tomato sauce and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 320% more potassium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.