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Almond vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Almond and Mung bean

  • Almond is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Mung bean is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Almond's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 167% higher.
  • Almond has 11 times more Saturated Fat than Mung bean. While Almond has 3.802g of Saturated Fat, Mung bean has only 0.348g.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds and Mung beans, mature seeds, 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.
Almond
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70%
Contains more IronIron +81.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Copper ~0.941mg

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.
Almond
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +4925.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1320.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
1
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 FatsFats +4241.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.6%
Contains more WaterWater +105.2%
Contains more OtherOther +12.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19496.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3110.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond Mung bean
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 Almond Mung bean Opinion
Calories 579kcal 347kcal Almond
Protein 21.15g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 49.93g 1.15g Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Net carbs 9.05g 46.32g Mung bean
Carbs 21.55g 62.62g Mung bean
Magnesium 270mg 189mg Almond
Calcium 269mg 132mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 1246mg Mung bean
Iron 3.71mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Sugar 4.35g 6.6g Almond
Fiber 12.5g 16.3g Mung bean
Copper 1.031mg 0.941mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 2.68mg Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 367mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 15mg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.51mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 1.035mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.233mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 2.251mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Vitamin K 0µg 9µg Mung bean
Folate 44µg 625µg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Mung bean
Choline 52.1mg 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.161g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.384g Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.601mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.751mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.473mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.568mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.157mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.855mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.539mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond Mung bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almond
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond 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)
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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.