Mung Bean vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mung bean
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and coriander seeds:
- Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 16% more calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to coriander seeds per calorie. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:71:2 and for coriander seeds, 11:51:38 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mung Bean | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 51% |
| Fat | 2% | 38% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. Mung bean has 14% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 157% more dietary fiber than mung bean - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than mung bean - mung bean has 6.6g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has 93% more protein than coriander seed - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both coriander seeds and mung bean are low in saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 338% more Vitamin C than mung bean - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mung bean has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mung bean has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Mung bean has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both mung bean and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Mung Bean | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.621 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 2.251 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.91 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 625 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 437% more calcium than mung bean - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in iron. Coriander seed has 142% more iron than mung bean - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 27% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.357 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 0.357 G | 1.75 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 Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 20% more calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does coriander seeds or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. mung bean has 10% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 440% more calcium than mung bean - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or mung bean contain more iron?
Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in iron. Coriander seed has 140% more iron than mung bean - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and mung bean are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 30% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.