Figs vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and mung bean:
- Both figs and mung bean are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Mung bean has 59% less sugar than fig.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, 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 fig has 79% less calories than mung bean - fig has 74 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to mung bean for fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and fig has 69% less carbohydrates than mung bean - fig has 19.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both figs and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 462% more dietary fiber than fig - fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mung bean has 59% less sugar than fig - fig has 16.3g 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 30 times more protein than fig - fig has 0.75g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both figs and mung bean are low in saturated fat - fig has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mung bean has 140% more Vitamin C than fig - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Figs and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Figs and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Figs and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug 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.
| Figs | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 625 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 277% more calcium than fig - fig has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than fig - fig has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both figs and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 437% more potassium than fig - fig has 232mg 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 figs and mung bean contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Figs | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 68 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mung bean has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.357 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 0.357 G |
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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 figs or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Mung bean is high in calories and fig has 80% less calories than mung bean - fig has 74 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does figs or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and fig has 70% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - fig has 19.2g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does figs or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than fig - fig has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does figs or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than fig - fig has 0.37mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does figs or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both figs and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 440% more potassium than fig - fig has 232mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.