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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~189mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.68mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 2% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 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 FatsFats +457.4%
~equal in Protein ~23.86g
~equal in Carbs ~62.62g
~equal in Water ~9.05g
~equal in Other ~3.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
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.
Fenugreek Mung bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Mung bean DV% diff.
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek Mung bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Fenugreek
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
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.

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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.