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Cheese vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese and Mung bean different?

  • Cheese is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Mung bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 150% higher.
  • Mung bean has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, cheddar and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw are the varieties used 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.
Cheese
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1539.5%
Contains more IronIron +4714.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3036.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3733.3%

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.
Cheese
Cheese
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +989.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2041.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3715.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +478.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +2214.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +493.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
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 FatsFats +2796.5%
Contains more WaterWater +309.1%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1926.5%
~equal in Protein ~23.86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5642.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +270.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Mung bean Opinion
Calories 404kcal 347kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 33.31g 1.15g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Net carbs 3.09g 46.32g Mung bean
Carbs 3.09g 62.62g Mung bean
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 189mg Mung bean
Calcium 710mg 132mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 1246mg Mung bean
Iron 0.14mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Sugar 0.48g 6.6g Cheese
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Copper 0.03mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Zinc 3.64mg 2.68mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 367mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 15mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 1242IU 114IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 6µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.51mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 28.5µg 8.2µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.233mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 9µg Mung bean
Folate 27µg 625µg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Mung bean
Choline 16.5mg 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.161g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.384g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.26mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.782mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.008mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.847mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.547mg 0.286mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.404mg 1.237mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Mung bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Cheese
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 638mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.