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Basil vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Basil and Mung bean

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 338% higher.
  • Mung bean has 44 times less Vitamin A RAE than Basil. Basil has 264µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mung bean has 6µg.

Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh 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.
Basil
Basil
3
:
7
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.9%
Contains more Iron +112.6%
Contains more Magnesium +195.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +555.4%
Contains more Potassium +322.4%
Contains more Zinc +230.9%
Contains more Copper +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +2633.3%
Equal in Manganese - 1.035
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
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 +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.9%
Contains more Iron +112.6%
Contains more Magnesium +195.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +555.4%
Contains more Potassium +322.4%
Contains more Zinc +230.9%
Contains more Copper +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +2633.3%
Equal in Manganese - 1.035

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.
Basil
Basil
4
:
6
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +4527.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +4508.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1726.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +813.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.5%
Contains more Folate +819.1%
Basil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
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 +4527.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +4508.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1726.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +813.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.5%
Contains more Folate +819.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
4
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Water +917.2%
Contains more Protein +657.5%
Contains more Fats +79.7%
Contains more Carbs +2263%
Contains more Other +121.3%
Basil
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 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 Water +917.2%
Contains more Protein +657.5%
Contains more Fats +79.7%
Contains more Carbs +2263%
Contains more Other +121.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
2
:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.384
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.384

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 3.15g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 0.64g 1.15g Mung bean
Carbs 2.65g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 23kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 6.6g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 177mg 132mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 64mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 56mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 295mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 4mg 15mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.385mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.148mg 1.035mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 5275IU 114IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 6µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.51mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 4.8mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 68µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 414.8µg 9µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.104mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.104mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.191mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.11mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.036mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.127mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.051mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.348g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.384g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Mung bean
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
131%
Basil
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.307g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.