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Fireweed vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fireweed and Mung bean

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 246% more than Mung bean.
  • Mung bean contains 30 times less Vitamin A RAE than Fireweed. Fireweed contains 180µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mung bean contains 6µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw 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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
2
:
8
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Manganese +547.7%
Contains more Iron +180.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.8%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Copper +194.1%
Contains more Selenium +811.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.68
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Manganese +547.7%
Contains more Iron +180.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.8%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Copper +194.1%
Contains more Selenium +811.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.68

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
7
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +3056.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +458%
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Mung bean
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 +3056.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +458%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
2
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +139.1%
Contains more Water +682.1%
Contains more Protein +406.6%
Contains more Carbs +225.8%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Mung bean
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 +139.1%
Contains more Water +682.1%
Contains more Protein +406.6%
Contains more Carbs +225.8%
Contains more Other +30.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 4.71g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 2.75g 1.15g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 103kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 429mg 132mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 156mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 108mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 494mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 34mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.66mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.32mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 6.704mg 1.035mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 3598IU 114IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 6µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 2.251mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.382mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 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 0.348g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
55%
Fireweed
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.