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Alaska pollock vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alaska pollock and Mung bean?

  • Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 156% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mung bean is lower.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Mung beans, mature seeds, 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 Selenium +437.8%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +1103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +189.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +370.2%
Contains more Copper +1468.3%
Contains more Manganese +5650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Selenium +437.8%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +1103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +189.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +370.2%
Contains more Copper +1468.3%
Contains more Manganese +5650%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +20733.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +20733.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +713.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +96.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.86
Equal in Fats - 1.15
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more Water +713.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +96.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.86
Equal in Fats - 1.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.1%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alaska pollock Mung bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 0g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 23.48g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 1.18g 1.15g Alaska pollock
Carbs 0g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 111kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 0g 6.6g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 72mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 0.56mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 81mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 267mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 430mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 419mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 0.57mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.06mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.018mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 44.1µg 8.2µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 6µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.251mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 3µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.26mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.782mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.008mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 1.847mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 1.664mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.286mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.21mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.691mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.348g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.384g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
62%
Alaska pollock
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)

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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.