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Chinook salmon vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinook salmon and Mung bean

  • Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Mung bean covers your daily Folate needs 148% more than Chinook salmon.
  • Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Selenium +470.7%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +640.7%
Contains more Magnesium +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +378.6%
Contains more Copper +1675.5%
Contains more Manganese +5347.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Selenium +470.7%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +640.7%
Contains more Magnesium +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +378.6%
Contains more Copper +1675.5%
Contains more Manganese +5347.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 367

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.8%
Contains more Folate +1685.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
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 +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.8%
Contains more Folate +1685.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1063.5%
Contains more Water +624.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 23.86
Equal in Other - 3.32
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +1063.5%
Contains more Water +624.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 23.86
Equal in Other - 3.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3466.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +593.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3466.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +593.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 0g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 25.72g 23.86g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 1.15g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 231kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 28mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 0.91mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 122mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 371mg 367mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 60mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 0.56mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.053mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.019mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 46.8µg 8.2µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 114IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 6µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.1mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 2.251mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.382mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.26mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.782mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.008mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.847mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 1.664mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.286mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.325mg 1.237mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.695mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.348g Mung bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.161g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.384g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon 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
68%
Chinook salmon
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $13.5)
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 Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.