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Cumin vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cumin and Mung bean

  • Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Potassium, however, Mung bean has more Folate, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 745% higher.
  • Mung bean has 7 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin has 931mg of Calcium, while Mung bean has 132mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +605.3%
Contains more Iron +884.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Manganese +222%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.941
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Calcium +605.3%
Contains more Iron +884.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Manganese +222%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.941

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cumin
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Contains more Vitamin A +1014%
Contains more Vitamin E +552.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Folate +6150%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.621
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +1014%
Contains more Vitamin E +552.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Folate +6150%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.621

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1836.5%
Contains more Other +129.5%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more Fats +1836.5%
Contains more Other +129.5%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8620.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +753.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8620.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +753.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Mung bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 17.81g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 22.27g 1.15g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 375kcal 347kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 6.6g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 931mg 132mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 6.74mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 189mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 367mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 1246mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 4.8mg 2.68mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 3.333mg 1.035mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 1270IU 114IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 6µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.51mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 4.8mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.621mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.233mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 2.251mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.382mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 5.4µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.161g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.384g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Cumin
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.