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Brown sugar vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown sugar and Mung bean

  • Brown sugar contains less Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Potassium than Mung bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 156% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown 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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
0
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10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Calcium +59%
Contains more Iron +849.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +9075%
Contains more Potassium +836.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Contains more Zinc +8833.3%
Contains more Copper +1902.1%
Contains more Manganese +1517.2%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
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 +59%
Contains more Iron +849.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +9075%
Contains more Potassium +836.8%
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Contains more Zinc +8833.3%
Contains more Copper +1902.1%
Contains more Manganese +1517.2%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
0
:
10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1946.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1347%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +831.7%
Contains more Folate +62400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1946.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1347%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +831.7%
Contains more Folate +62400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Carbs +56.6%
Contains more Protein +19783.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +575.4%
Contains more Other +637.8%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 Carbs +56.6%
Contains more Protein +19783.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +575.4%
Contains more Other +637.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 46.32g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 0g 1.15g Mung bean
Carbs 98.09g 62.62g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 347kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 6.6g Mung bean
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 83mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 0.71mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 9mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 4mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 133mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 28mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 0.03mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.047mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.064mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 1.2µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 1µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0g 0.348g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.384g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 90.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.