Mung Bean vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mung bean
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and mung bean are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mung bean is high in calories and yellow corn has 72% less calories than mung bean - yellow corn has 96 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 yellow corn per calorie. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mung Bean | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and yellow corn has 66% less carbohydrates than mung bean - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 579% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g 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 600% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and mung bean are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both mung bean and yellow corn contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Mung Bean | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.621 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 2.251 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.91 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 625 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 472% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg 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 mung bean and yellow corn contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mung Bean | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 68 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both mung bean and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mung Bean | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mung bean and yellow corn contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mung Bean | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.357 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.357 G | 0.586 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: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Mung bean is high in calories and yellow corn has 70% less calories than mung bean - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does yellow corn or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and yellow corn has 70% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does yellow corn or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does yellow corn or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 470% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.