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Sardine vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sardine and Mung bean different?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 373% more than Mung bean.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types were 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +189.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +384.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.9%
Contains more IronIron +130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +405.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +858.3%

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 0% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +676.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +246.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +6150%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~114IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +895.7%
Contains more WaterWater +558.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~23.86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2303.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1240.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Mung bean Opinion
Calories 208kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Protein 24.62g 23.86g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 1.15g Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Net carbs 0g 46.32g Mung bean
Carbs 0g 62.62g Mung bean
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 189mg Mung bean
Calcium 382mg 132mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 1246mg Mung bean
Iron 2.92mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Sugar 0g 6.6g Sardine
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Copper 0.186mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Zinc 1.31mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 490mg 367mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 15mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 108IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 6µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.51mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 52.7µg 8.2µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.251mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 9µg Mung bean
Folate 10µg 625µg Mung bean
Choline 75mg 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.161g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.384g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.26mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.782mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.008mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.847mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.664mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.286mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.268mg 1.237mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.695mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
124%
Sardine
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.