Hummus vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hummus and mung beans different?
- Hummus is higher in copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, mung beans are richer in folate and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for copper for hummus is 41% higher.
- Hummus contains 190 times more sodium than mung beans. While hummus contains 379mg of sodium, mung beans contain only 2mg.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than mung beans (42).
Hummus, commercial and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +237.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +159.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +198.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +210.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2426.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34% |
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Water
~72.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7379.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2722.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.156mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.128g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.298mg | 21% |
| Folate | 83µg | 159µg | 19% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 0.38g | 14% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.4mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 99mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.054g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.067mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.84mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 7.6g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.116g | 6% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 48mg | 5% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 7.02g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 19.15g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.164mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 228mg | 266mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 11.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.544mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0% |
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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
14%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.321g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.