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Mackerel vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Mung bean

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, while Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Mung bean.
  • Mung bean is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
:
9
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Selenium +795.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +381.4%
Contains more Magnesium +215%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +143.6%
Contains more Copper +841%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Selenium +795.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +381.4%
Contains more Magnesium +215%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +143.6%
Contains more Copper +841%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
6
:
6
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3005%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Mung bean
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 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3005%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +2082.6%
Contains more Water +375.1%
Contains more Other +303.6%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Mung bean
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 +2082.6%
Contains more Water +375.1%
Contains more Other +303.6%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5067.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1517.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5067.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1517.2%
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.
Mackerel Mung bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 0g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 18.5g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 25.1g 1.15g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 305kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 0g 6.6g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 66mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 1.4mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 60mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 254mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 520mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 4450mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 1.1mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.1mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 73.4µg 8.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 114IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 6µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.51mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.251mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.382mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.348g Mung bean
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.161g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.384g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4435mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.