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French fries vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French fries and Mung bean different?

  • Mung bean is higher than French fries in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 149% more than French fries.

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
French fries
French fries
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10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +732.1%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.6%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +436%
Contains more Copper +658.9%
Contains more Manganese +319%
Contains more Selenium +811.1%
French fries
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +732.1%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.6%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +436%
Contains more Copper +658.9%
Contains more Manganese +319%
Contains more Selenium +811.1%

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.
French fries
French fries
3
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7
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin E +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.3%
Contains more Folate +1983.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.8
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382
French fries
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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 E +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.3%
Contains more Folate +1983.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.8
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
French fries
French fries
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Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +1180.9%
Contains more Water +326%
Contains more Protein +595.6%
Contains more Carbs +51.1%
Contains more Other +79.5%
French fries
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +1180.9%
Contains more Water +326%
Contains more Protein +595.6%
Contains more Carbs +51.1%
Contains more Other +79.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
French fries
French fries
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Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3607.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1305.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
French fries
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 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 +3607.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1305.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 3.43g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 14.73g 1.15g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 312kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 0.3g 6.6g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 18mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 0.81mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 35mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 125mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 579mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 210mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 0.5mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.124mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.247mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 0.9µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.51mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.251mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 30µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9µg French fries
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
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.161g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.384g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.