Hummus vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hummus and mung beans different?
- Mung beans are higher than hummus in folate, iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Mung beans cover your daily need for folate, 136% more than hummus.
- Hummus contains 25 times more sodium than mung beans. Hummus contains 379mg of sodium, while mung beans contain 15mg.
- Mung beans have a higher glycemic index (31) than hummus (6).
Hummus, commercial 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +247.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +446.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +215.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +245% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +264.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +286.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1347% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +653% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +734.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +635.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +338.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2408.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +840.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 83µg | 625µg | 136% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 6.74mg | 54% |
| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.941mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 6g | 16.3g | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.621mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 1.91mg | 36% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 23.86g | 32% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 1246mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 189mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 367mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.384g | 22% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 62.62g | 16% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 15mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.382mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.233mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 1.15g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 1.035mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.161g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 2.251mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 8.2µg | 10% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 347kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 132mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 2.68mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.348g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 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
14%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.089g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)