Fenugreek vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fenugreek and mung beans different?
- Fenugreek is higher in iron, fiber, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and manganese; however, mung beans are richer in folate, vitamin B1, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 335% higher.
- Fenugreek contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than mung beans. While fenugreek contains 0.366mg of vitamin B2, mung beans contain only 0.233mg.
- Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index (0) than mung beans (31).
Spices, fenugreek seed 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +397.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +996.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +457.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.86g
~equal in
Carbs
~62.62g
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Water
~9.05g
~equal in
Other
~3.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 6.74mg | 335% |
| Folate | 57µg | 625µg | 142% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 38% | |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 16.3g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.621mg | 25% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.941mg | 19% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.382mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 1246mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.233mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 367mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 1.15g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 1.035mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.348g | 5% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 132mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 2.251mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 8.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 4.8mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 2.68mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 23.86g | 2% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 347kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 62.62g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 189mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 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
30%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.