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Caramel vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caramel and Mung bean

  • Caramel contains less Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B5 than Mung bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 155% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels 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.
Caramel
Caramel
1
:
9
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Iron +4714.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1011.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.9%
Contains more Potassium +482.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +509.1%
Contains more Copper +5127.8%
Contains more Manganese +9309.1%
Contains more Selenium +355.6%
Equal in Calcium - 132
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Iron +4714.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1011.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.9%
Contains more Potassium +482.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +509.1%
Contains more Copper +5127.8%
Contains more Manganese +9309.1%
Contains more Selenium +355.6%
Equal in Calcium - 132

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.
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
9
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1420.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.1%
Contains more Folate +15525%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1420.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.1%
Contains more Folate +15525%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +604.3%
Contains more Carbs +23%
Contains more Protein +418.7%
Contains more Other +84.4%
Equal in Water - 9.05
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +604.3%
Contains more Carbs +23%
Contains more Protein +418.7%
Contains more Other +84.4%
Equal in Water - 9.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caramel
Caramel
2
:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +857.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +805.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 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 +857.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +805.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 77g 46.32g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 8.1g 1.15g Caramel
Carbs 77g 62.62g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 347kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g 6.6g Mung bean
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 138mg 132mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 17mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 114mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 214mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 245mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 0.44mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.018mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.011mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 1.8µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 42IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 6µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.233mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 4µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.192mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.417mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.338mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.107mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.285mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.161g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.384g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.