Fish sauce vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fish sauce and mung beans different?
- Mung beans have more folate, copper, iron, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, manganese, and potassium than fish sauce.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for fish sauce is 341% higher.
- Mung beans have less sodium.
- Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index (0) than mung beans (31).
Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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 | +207% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +332.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +764.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1782% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1240% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5142.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.2% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5075% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +308.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1518.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1125.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +641.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +685.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +509% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +371.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1620.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
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 | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7950% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12700% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7851mg | 15mg | 341% |
| Folate | 51µg | 625µg | 144% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.941mg | 99% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 6.74mg | 75% |
| Fiber | 0g | 16.3g | 65% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.621mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 367mg | 51% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 23.86g | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 1.91mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.233mg | 1.035mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 1246mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2.68mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 3.64g | 62.62g | 20% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 347kcal | 16% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 97.9mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.233mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 132mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 9µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.384g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 175mg | 189mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 8.2µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 1.15g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.003g | 0.348g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.382mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 2.251mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.161g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
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
20%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7836mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)