Mung Bean vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mung bean versus chocolate hazelnut spread (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and chocolate hazelnut spread:

  • Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Mung bean has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Mung bean is an excellent source of protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mung bean and chocolate hazelnut spread is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 55% more calories than mung bean - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mung Bean Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Protein 27% 4%
Carbohydrates 70% 46%
Fat 3% 50%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for carbohydrates - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 202% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and mung bean has 88% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Mung bean is an excellent source of protein and it has 341% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and mung bean has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Mung bean has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Chocolate hazelnut spread has 873% more Vitamin E than mung bean - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Mung bean has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both mung bean and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of riboflavin.

Mung Bean Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Thiamin 0.621 MG 0.085 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.17 MG
Niacin 2.251 MG 0.427 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.91 MG 0.357 MG
Vitamin B6 0.382 MG 0.082 MG
Folate 625 UG 14 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 22% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.

iron

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 54% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.

potassium

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 206% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg 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 Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
beta-carotene 68 UG 1 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 10 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mung bean has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.

Mung Bean Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
linoleic acid 0.357 G ~
other omega 6 ~ 1.877 G
Total 0.357 G 1.877 G



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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .

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FAQ

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 60% more calories than mung bean - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in carbohydrates. chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for carbohydrates - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or mung bean contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in calcium. Mung bean has 20% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or mung bean contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in iron. Mung bean has 50% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 210% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.