Mung Bean vs. Whey Protein Powder

Nutrition comparison of Mung Bean and Whey Protein Powder

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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mung bean and whey protein powder:

  • Both mung bean and whey protein powder are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
  • Mung bean is an excellent source of iron.
  • Whey protein powder has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, mung bean contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mung bean and whey protein powder 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 Whey Protein Powder (Protein powder, whey based, NFS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

Calories and Carbs

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Both mung bean and whey protein powder are high in calories. Mung bean is very similar to mung bean for calories - mung bean has 347 calories per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 352 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mung bean is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to whey protein powder for fat. Mung bean has a macronutrient ratio of 27:70:3 and for whey protein powder, 89:7:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mung Bean Whey Protein Powder
Protein 27% 89%
Carbohydrates 70% 7%
Fat 3% 4%
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carbohydrates

Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and whey protein powder has 90% less carbohydrates than mung bean - mung bean has 62.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both mung bean and whey protein powder are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 426% more dietary fiber than whey protein powder - mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 3.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Whey protein powder has less sugar than mung bean - mung bean has 6.6g of sugar per 100 grams and whey protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both mung bean and whey protein powder are high in protein. Whey protein powder has 227% more protein than mung bean - mung bean has 23.9g of protein per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 78.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both mung bean and whey protein powder are low in saturated fat - mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 0.78g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Mung bean has less cholesterol than whey protein powder - whey protein powder has 16mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Mung bean has more Vitamin C than whey protein powder - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whey protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Mung bean has more Vitamin A than whey protein powder - mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whey protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Mung bean has more Vitamin E than whey protein powder - mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whey protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Mung bean has more Vitamin K than whey protein powder - mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whey protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Whey protein powder has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, mung bean contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both mung bean and whey protein powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Mung Bean Whey Protein Powder
Thiamin 0.621 MG 0.609 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 2.017 MG
Niacin 2.251 MG 1.136 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.91 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.382 MG 0.607 MG
Folate 625 UG 33 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 2.45 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both mung bean and whey protein powder are high in calcium. Whey protein powder has 255% more calcium than mung bean - mung bean has 132mg of calcium per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 469mg of calcium.

iron

Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 496% more iron than whey protein powder - mung bean has 6.7mg of iron per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 1.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both mung bean and whey protein powder are high in potassium. Mung bean has 149% more potassium than whey protein powder - mung bean has 1246mg of potassium per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 500mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both mung bean and whey protein powder contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Mung Bean Whey Protein Powder
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.034 G
Total 0.027 G 0.034 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mung bean and whey protein powder contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Mung Bean Whey Protein Powder
linoleic acid 0.357 G 0.264 G
Total 0.357 G 0.264 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.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) and Whey Protein Powder (Protein powder, whey based, NFS) .

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FAQ

Does mung bean or whey protein powder contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both mung bean and whey protein powder are high in calories. Mung bean is quite similar to mung bean for calories - mung bean has 347 calories in 100g and whey protein powder has 352 calories.

Is mung bean or whey protein powder better for protein?
Both mung bean and whey protein powder are high in protein. Whey protein powder has 230% more protein than mung bean - mung bean has 23.9g of protein per 100 grams and whey protein powder has 78.1g of protein.

Does mung bean or whey protein powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and whey protein powder has 90% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - mung bean has 62.6g of carbs for 100g and whey protein powder has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

Does mung bean or whey protein powder contain more calcium?
Both mung bean and whey protein powder are high in calcium. Whey protein powder has 260% more calcium than mung bean - mung bean has 132mg of calcium in 100 grams and whey protein powder has 469mg of calcium.

Does mung bean or whey protein powder contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 500% more iron than whey protein powder - mung bean has 6.7mg of iron in 100 grams and whey protein powder has 1.1mg of iron.

Does mung bean or whey protein powder contain more potassium?
Both mung bean and whey protein powder are high in potassium. Mung bean has 150% more potassium than whey protein powder - mung bean has 1246mg of potassium in 100 grams and whey protein powder has 500mg of potassium.