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Mung bean vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mung bean and Beef?

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 175% more.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
:
2
Beef
Beef
Contains more Calcium +915.4%
Contains more Iron +121.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +254%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Copper +870.1%
Contains more Manganese +11400%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Selenium +209.8%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +915.4%
Contains more Iron +121.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +254%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Copper +870.1%
Contains more Manganese +11400%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Selenium +209.8%

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
7
:
5
Beef
Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +739.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.1%
Contains more Folate +8828.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +739.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.1%
Contains more Folate +8828.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
3
Beef
Beef
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1560%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +468.7%
Contains more Water +626.1%
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
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1560%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +468.7%
Contains more Water +626.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Beef
Beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1598.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.5%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1598.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Beef Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 0g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 27.55g Beef
Fats 1.15g 6.54g Beef
Carbs 62.62g 0g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 169kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 0g Beef
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 13mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 3.04mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 14mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 259mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 352mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 54mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.941mg 0.097mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.009mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 114IU 6IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 2µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.25mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.074mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.481mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 625µg 7µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 9µg 1.6µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.782mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.847mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.664mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.286mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.299mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.695mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.375g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 2.595g Mung bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.532g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Beef
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
82%
Mung bean
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.247g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.