Cashew vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cashew and Mung bean?
- Cashew is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Manganese, Magnesium, and Selenium, yet Mung bean is higher in Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
- Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 150% more.
- Cashew has 22 times more Saturated Fat than Mung bean. While Cashew has 7.783g of Saturated Fat, Mung bean has only 0.348g.
We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +256.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +278.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +301.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +3713% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14680.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1943% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 553kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 18.22g | 23.86g |
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| Fats | 43.85g | 1.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 4.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.89g | 46.32g |
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| Carbs | 30.19g | 62.62g |
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| Magnesium | 292mg | 189mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 132mg |
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| Potassium | 660mg | 1246mg |
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| Iron | 6.68mg | 6.74mg |
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| Sugar | 5.91g | 6.6g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 16.3g |
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.941mg |
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| Zinc | 5.78mg | 2.68mg |
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| Starch | 23.49g |
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| Phosphorus | 593mg | 367mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 15mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 114IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.51mg |
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| Manganese | 1.655mg | 1.035mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 2.251mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 1.91mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.382mg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 9µg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 625µg |
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| Choline | 97.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.783g | 0.348g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.797g | 0.161g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.384g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.26mg |
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| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.782mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 1.008mg |
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| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.847mg |
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| Lysine | 0.928mg | 1.664mg |
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| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.286mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.443mg |
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| Valine | 1.094mg | 1.237mg |
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| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.695mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
32%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.