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Mung bean vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Pistachio

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 144% higher.
  • Mung bean has 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Pistachio. While Mung bean has 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, Pistachio has only 0.52mg.
  • Mung bean has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Iron +71.9%
Contains more Magnesium +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.9%
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 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Iron +71.9%
Contains more Magnesium +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.9%

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 B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.3%
Contains more Folate +1125.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345%
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 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.3%
Contains more Folate +1125.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +130.5%
Contains more Water +107.1%
Contains more Other +11.4%
Contains more Fats +3840.9%
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +130.5%
Contains more Water +107.1%
Contains more Other +11.4%
Contains more Fats +3840.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14345.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3644.8%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14345.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3644.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 16.57g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 20.16g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 62.62g 27.17g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 6.6g 7.66g Mung bean
Fiber 16.3g 10.6g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 105mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 3.92mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 121mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 1246mg 1025mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.68mg 2.2mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.035mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 8.2µg 7µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 4.8mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.16mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.3mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.52mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 625µg 51µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.251mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.684mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.917mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.604mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 1.138mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.092mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.695mg 0.512mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 5.907g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.