Garlic vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between garlic and mung beans
- Garlic has more vitamin B6, vitamin C, and manganese; however, mung beans are higher in folate, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Mung beans cover your daily folate needs 156% more than garlic.
- Mung beans contain 7 times less vitamin C than garlic. Garlic contains 31.2mg of vitamin C, while mung beans contain 4.8mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Garlic, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +656% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +296.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +221.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +220.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +429.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20733.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +322% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +547.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +275.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1363.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 3µg | 625µg | 156% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.941mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.382mg | 66% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 6.74mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 16.3g | 57% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 189mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.621mg | 35% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 23.86g | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 367mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 4.8mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 1.035mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 1.91mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 1246mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 2.68mg | 14% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 97.9mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 8.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 2.251mg | 10% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 347kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 62.62g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.233mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 9µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 132mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.384g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 1.15g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.348g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.161g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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126%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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.