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Egg vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Egg and Mung bean different?

  • Egg is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Mung bean is richer in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 145% higher.

Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
2
:
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +275.6%
Contains more Calcium +164%
Contains more Iron +466.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1790%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.4%
Contains more Potassium +888.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +155.2%
Contains more Manganese +3880.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +275.6%
Contains more Calcium +164%
Contains more Iron +466.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1790%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.4%
Contains more Potassium +888.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +155.2%
Contains more Manganese +3880.8%

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.
Egg
5
:
Contains more Vitamin A +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +102%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.7%
Contains more Folate +1320.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +102%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.7%
Contains more Folate +1320.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
2
:
Contains more Fats +822.6%
Contains more Water +724.5%
Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +5491.1%
Contains more Other +210.3%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +822.6%
Contains more Water +724.5%
Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +5491.1%
Contains more Other +210.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2432.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2432.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 12.58g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 10.61g 1.15g Egg
Carbs 1.12g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 155kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 1.12g 6.6g Egg
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 50mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 1.19mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 10mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 172mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 126mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 124mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 1.05mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 2mg 0.941mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 30.8µg 8.2µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 114IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 6µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.51mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.233mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 44µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.604mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.686mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.075mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.904mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.392mg 0.286mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.767mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.298mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 3.267g 0.348g Mung bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 0.161g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.384g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
45%
Egg
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.919g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.