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Salmon vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Salmon and Mung bean?

  • Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 148% more.

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types in this article.

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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.
Salmon
Salmon
1
:
9
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Selenium +404.9%
Contains more Calcium +780%
Contains more Iron +1882.4%
Contains more Magnesium +530%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +224.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +523.3%
Contains more Copper +1820.4%
Contains more Manganese +6368.8%
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Selenium +404.9%
Contains more Calcium +780%
Contains more Iron +1882.4%
Contains more Magnesium +530%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +224.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +523.3%
Contains more Copper +1820.4%
Contains more Manganese +6368.8%

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.
Salmon
Salmon
6
:
6
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +1738.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
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 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +1738.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +973.9%
Contains more Water +615.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +315%
Equal in Protein - 23.86
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 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 +973.9%
Contains more Water +615.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +315%
Equal in Protein - 23.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2496.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1085.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Salmon
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2496.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1085.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 0g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 22.1g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 12.35g 1.15g Salmon
Carbs 0g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 206kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 0g 6.6g Salmon
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 15mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 0.34mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 30mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 252mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 384mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 61mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 0.43mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.049mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.016mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 41.4µg 8.2µg Salmon
Vitamin A 230IU 114IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 6µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg 0.51mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU 0IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 2.251mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 0.382mg Salmon
Folate 34µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.969mg 0.782mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg 1.008mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 2.03mg 1.664mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg 0.286mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.139mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.651mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 63mg 0mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 2.397g 0.348g Mung bean
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g 0g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 0.161g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 0.384g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salmon 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
110%
Salmon
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $11.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.