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Mung bean vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mung bean and Cashew?

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, yet Cashew is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Manganese, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 150% more.
  • Mung bean has 5 times more Fiber than Cashew. While Mung bean has 16.3g of Fiber, Cashew has only 3.3g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mung bean is lower.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Nuts, cashew nuts, 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.
Contains more Calcium +256.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +59.9%
Contains more Selenium +142.7%
Equal in Iron - 6.68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +256.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +59.9%
Contains more Selenium +142.7%
Equal in Iron - 6.68

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.
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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +860%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +278.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.417
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +860%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +278.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.417

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Carbs +107.4%
Contains more Water +74%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Fats +3713%
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Carbs +107.4%
Contains more Water +74%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Fats +3713%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14680.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1943%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14680.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1943%

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 Cashew
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 26.89g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 18.22g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 62.62g 30.19g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 6.6g 5.91g Cashew
Fiber 16.3g 3.3g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 37mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 6.68mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 367mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 1246mg 660mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 2.68mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.941mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 1.035mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 8.2µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0.5mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.423mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.058mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.062mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.864mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 625µg 25µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.782mg 0.688mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.789mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.472mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.928mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.951mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.094mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.456mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 7.783g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Cashew
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
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.