Coconut vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between coconut and mung beans
- Coconut contains less folate, copper, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, fiber, and potassium than mung beans.
- Daily need coverage for folate for mung beans is 150% higher.
- Mung beans have 85 times less saturated fat than coconut. Coconut has 29.698g of saturated fat, while mung beans have 0.348g.
- Coconut has a higher glycemic index than mung beans.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 ManganeseManganese | +44.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +490.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +842.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +177.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 CVitamin C | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +840.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1065% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +316.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +536.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +607.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2303.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +709.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2812.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +419.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +616.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +311.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +245.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +785.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.384g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 26µg | 625µg | 150% |
| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 0.348g | 133% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.941mg | 56% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 6.74mg | 54% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 1.15g | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.621mg | 46% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 23.86g | 41% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 189mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 367mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 1.91mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 9g | 16.3g | 29% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 1246mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.382mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 1.035mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.233mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 62.62g | 16% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 97.9mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.68mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 132mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 2.251mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 9µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 8.2µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 0.161g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 347kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.384g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)