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Falafel vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Mung beans different?

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Mung beans are richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Falafel is 25% higher.
  • Falafel contains 147 times more Sodium than Mung beans. While Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, Mung beans contain only 2mg.

Falafel, home-prepared and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Falafel
Falafel
8
:
2
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.9%
Contains more Potassium +119.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.6%
Contains more Copper +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +131.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.9%
Contains more Potassium +119.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.6%
Contains more Copper +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +131.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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.
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
6
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +71%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +71%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Protein +89.6%
Contains more Fats +4584.2%
Contains more Carbs +66.3%
Contains more Other +207.6%
Contains more Water +109.9%
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +89.6%
Contains more Fats +4584.2%
Contains more Carbs +66.3%
Contains more Other +207.6%
Contains more Water +109.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18735.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18735.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Mung beans
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 ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Mung beans Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 11.55g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 7.02g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.38g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 19.15g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 105kcal Falafel
Sugar 2g Falafel
Fiber 7.6g Mung beans
Calcium 54mg 27mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.4mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 48mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 99mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 266mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 2mg Mung beans
Zinc 1.5mg 0.84mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.156mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.298mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 2.5µg Mung beans
Vitamin A 13IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.164mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.061mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.577mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.41mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.067mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 159µg Mung beans
Vitamin K 2.7µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.076mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.23mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.297mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.544mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.49mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.084mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.425mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.364mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.205mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.116g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.054g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.128g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Mung beans
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
18%
Falafel
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.