Halva vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between halva and mung beans?
- Halva is higher in phosphorus, copper, and zinc, yet mung beans are higher in folate, fiber, vitamin B5, potassium, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 140% more.
- Halva has 12 times more saturated fat than mung beans. While halva has 4.127g of saturated fat, mung beans have only 0.348g.
- The glycemic index of mung beans is lower.
We used Candies, halavah, plain and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +566.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +997.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +861.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1771.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +146.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.4% |
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Carbs
~62.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4989.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2108.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 65µg | 625µg | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g | 0.384g | 54% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 16.3g | 47% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 1.91mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 607mg | 367mg | 34% |
| Fats | 21.52g | 1.15g | 31% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 1246mg | 31% |
| Copper | 1.202mg | 0.941mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4.53mg | 6.74mg | 28% |
| Protein | 12.49g | 23.86g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.194g | 0.161g | 20% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.127g | 0.348g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.621mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 2.68mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.233mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 132mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 218mg | 189mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.873mg | 1.035mg | 7% |
| Calories | 469kcal | 347kcal | 6% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 8.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg | 2.251mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.382mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 62.62g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.99g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| 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% |
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
133%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.779g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
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.