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Mung bean vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Tarragon

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, however, Tarragon is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 320% higher.
  • Mung bean has 2 times more Folate than Tarragon. While Mung bean has 625µg of Folate, Tarragon has only 274µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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 Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Selenium +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +762.9%
Contains more Iron +379.2%
Contains more Magnesium +83.6%
Contains more Potassium +142.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +669.8%
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 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Selenium +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +762.9%
Contains more Iron +379.2%
Contains more Magnesium +83.6%
Contains more Potassium +142.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +669.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3584.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +474.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.9%
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 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3584.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +474.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Fats +529.6%
Contains more Other +262.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.77
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Fats +529.6%
Contains more Other +262.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +863%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +863%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 42.82g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 22.77g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 7.24g Tarragon
Carbs 62.62g 50.22g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 295kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Tarragon
Fiber 16.3g 7.4g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 6.74mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 189mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 367mg 313mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 15mg 62mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.941mg 0.677mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 8.2µg 4.4µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 210µg Tarragon
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 625µg 274µg 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 1.881g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.474g Tarragon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Tarragon
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
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.