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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.
Cashew
Cashew
7
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +59.9%
Contains more Selenium +142.7%
Contains more Calcium +256.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Equal in Iron - 6.74
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +59.9%
Contains more Selenium +142.7%
Contains more Calcium +256.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Equal in Iron - 6.74

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.
Cashew
Cashew
3
:
7
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +860%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382
Cashew
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
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 E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +860%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
1
:
4
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +3713%
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Carbs +107.4%
Contains more Water +74%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Cashew
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 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 +3713%
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Carbs +107.4%
Contains more Water +74%
Contains more Other +30.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
2
:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14680.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1943%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 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 +14680.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1943%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Cashew Mung bean
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 18.22g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 43.85g 1.15g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 553kcal 347kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 6.6g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 37mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 6.68mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 292mg 189mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 367mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 12mg 15mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 2.68mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.941mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 1.035mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 8.2µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.51mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.382mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 34.1µg 9µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.26mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.472mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.928mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.362mg 0.286mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.094mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.456mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.161g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.384g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew 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
34%
Cashew
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
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?
?
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.