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American cheese vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between American cheese and Mung bean

  • American cheese has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 154% more than American cheese.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mung bean is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
7
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Calcium +691.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.7%
Contains more Selenium +146.3%
Contains more Iron +969.8%
Contains more Magnesium +626.9%
Contains more Potassium +843.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +1945.7%
Contains more Manganese +2424.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.68
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Calcium +691.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.7%
Contains more Selenium +146.3%
Contains more Iron +969.8%
Contains more Magnesium +626.9%
Contains more Potassium +843.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +1945.7%
Contains more Manganese +2424.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.68

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.
American cheese
American cheese
5
:
7
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +728.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2861.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +607.4%
Contains more Folate +7712.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +246.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Mung bean
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 A +728.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2861.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +607.4%
Contains more Folate +7712.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +246.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +2664.3%
Contains more Water +337.7%
Contains more Other +103.9%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +1592.4%
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Mung bean
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 Fats +2664.3%
Contains more Water +337.7%
Contains more Other +103.9%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +1592.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5015.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5015.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
American cheese Mung bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 18.13g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 31.79g 1.15g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 371kcal 347kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 6.6g American cheese
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 1045mg 132mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 26mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 641mg 367mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 1671mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.49mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.046mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.041mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 20.2µg 8.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 114IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 6µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.51mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.233mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 8µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.772mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.716mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.516mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.475mg 0.286mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.187mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.546mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.348g Mung bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 0.161g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.384g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
32%
American cheese
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1656mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.709g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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.
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.