Mung Bean vs. Raw Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Raw Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mung bean
versus
raw turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and raw turkey:
- Both raw turkey and mung bean are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Mung bean has 3.2 times less saturated fat than raw turkey.
- Mung bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, raw turkey contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Raw turkey has 93.2 times less sugar than mung bean.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Raw Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw turkey and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 141% more calories than raw turkey - raw turkey has 144 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to raw turkey per calorie. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for raw turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mung Bean | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 70% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and raw turkey has 100% less carbohydrates than mung bean - raw turkey has 0.14g 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 more dietary fiber than raw turkey - mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw turkey does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw turkey has 93.2 times less sugar than mung bean - raw turkey has 0.07g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both raw turkey and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has a little more protein (10%) than raw turkey by weight - raw turkey has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mung bean has 3.2 times less saturated fat than raw turkey - raw turkey has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both raw turkey and mung bean are low in trans fat - raw turkey has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mung bean has less cholesterol than raw turkey - raw turkey has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mung bean has more Vitamin C than raw turkey - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw turkey and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw turkey has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Raw turkey has more Vitamin D than mung bean - raw turkey has 12iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw turkey and mung bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw turkey has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mung bean has more Vitamin K than raw turkey - mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, raw turkey contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both mung bean and raw turkey contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Mung Bean | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.621 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.185 MG |
| Niacin | 2.251 MG | 7.631 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.91 MG | 0.811 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382 MG | 0.599 MG |
| Folate | 625 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than raw turkey - raw turkey has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 684% more iron than raw turkey - raw turkey has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw turkey and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 456% more potassium than raw turkey - raw turkey has 224mg of potassium per 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw turkey has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.079 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.002 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.088 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw turkey has more linoleic acid than mung bean per 100 grams.
| Mung Bean | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.357 G | 1.307 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.357 G | 1.313 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 Raw Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raw turkey or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw turkey and mung bean are high in calories. Mung bean has 140% more calories than raw turkey - raw turkey has 144 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Is raw turkey or mung bean better for protein?
Both raw turkey and mung bean are high in protein. Mung bean has a little more protein ( 10%) than raw turkey by weight - raw turkey has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Does raw turkey or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and raw turkey has 100% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - raw turkey has 0.14g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does raw turkey or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than raw turkey - raw turkey has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does raw turkey or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 680% more iron than raw turkey - raw turkey has 0.86mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does raw turkey or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both raw turkey and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 460% more potassium than raw turkey - raw turkey has 224mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.