Honey vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between honey and mung beans?
- Honey has less folate, copper, iron, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B5, and potassium than mung beans.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 156% higher.
- Mung beans have a lower glycemic index than honey.
We used Honey and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +9350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2296.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1504.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2513.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1118.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +9075% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1193.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +925% |
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 | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +513.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1760.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2708.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1491.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +7853.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1560% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 2µg | 625µg | 156% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.941mg | 101% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 6.74mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 16.3g | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.621mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 367mg | 52% |
| Fructose | 40.94g | 51% | |
| Protein | 0.3g | 23.86g | 47% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 189mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 1.035mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1.91mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1246mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.382mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 2.68mg | 22% |
| Choline | 2.2mg | 97.9mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.233mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.121mg | 2.251mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 8.2µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 132mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 9µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 82.4g | 62.62g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.384g | 3% |
| Calories | 304kcal | 347kcal | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.348g | 2% |
| Fats | 0g | 1.15g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 82.2g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 82.12g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.161g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.004mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.004mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.01mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.008mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.009mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.001mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
2%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)