Apricot vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and mung bean:
- Both apricot and mung bean are high in potassium.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than mung bean.
- 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: Apricot (Apricots, 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 apricot has 86% less calories than mung bean - apricot has 48 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to mung bean per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 70% |
| Fat | 7% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 82% less carbohydrates than mung bean - apricot has 11.1g 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 715% more dietary fiber than apricot - apricot has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Apricot and mung bean contain similar amounts of sugar - apricot has 9.2g 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 16 times more protein than apricot - apricot has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apricot and mung bean are low in saturated fat - apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 108% more Vitamin C than mung bean - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than mung bean - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Apricot and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apricot and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug 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.
| Apricot | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 625 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 915% more calcium than apricot - apricot has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than apricot - apricot has 0.39mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both apricot and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 381% more potassium than apricot - apricot has 259mg 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,
| Apricot | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 68 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mung bean has more linoleic acid than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.357 G |
| Total | 0.077 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 apricot or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Mung bean is high in calories and apricot has 90% less calories than mung bean - apricot has 48 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does apricot or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 80% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - apricot has 11.1g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does apricot or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 920% more calcium than apricot - apricot has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does apricot or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than apricot - apricot has 0.39mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does apricot or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both apricot and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 380% more potassium than apricot - apricot has 259mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.