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Mung bean vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mung bean and Fireweed

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 246% more than Mung bean.
  • Fireweed contains 19 times less Vitamin B1 than Mung bean. Mung bean contains 0.621mg of Vitamin B1, while Fireweed contains 0.033mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Fireweed, leaves, 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 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%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Manganese +547.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.66
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 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
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%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Manganese +547.7%
Equal in Zinc - 2.66

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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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%
Contains more Vitamin A +3056.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
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 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +3056.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +406.6%
Contains more Carbs +225.8%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Fats +139.1%
Contains more Water +682.1%
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
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
Contains more Protein +406.6%
Contains more Carbs +225.8%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Fats +139.1%
Contains more Water +682.1%

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

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Fireweed
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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
148%
Fireweed

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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.