Ingredient swap
Mung Beans vs Navy Beans
Mung Beans has 23.9 g protein and 347 calories per 100 g; navy beans has 22.3 g and 337. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of mung beans (207 g) ≈ 1 cup of navy beans.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Mung Beans | Navy Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 347 | 337 |
| Protein | 23.9 gbetter | 22.3 g |
| Carbs | 62.6 g | 60.8 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 16.3 gbetter | 15.3 g |
| Sugar | 6.6 g | 3.9 gbetter |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 5 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 207 g | 208 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use navy beans instead of mung beans?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of mung beans (207 g) ≈ 1 cup of navy beans.
Which has more protein?
Mung Beans, with 23.9 g per 100 g versus 22.3 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Navy Beans, with 337 calories per 100 g.