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Jerky vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between jerky and mung beans

  • Jerky has more zinc and vitamin B12; however, mung beans are richer in folate, copper, fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 123% more.
  • Mung beans contain less sodium.
  • Mung beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mung beans is 31, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +560%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.7%
Contains more IronIron +24.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +314.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +832.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~367mg

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.
Jerky
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 2% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1071.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +291.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.51mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2126.1%
Contains more WaterWater +158.1%
Contains more OtherOther +106%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +469.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6921.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Mung bean
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Mung bean DV% diff.
Folate 134µg 625µg 123%
Sodium 2081mg 15mg 90%
Copper 0.227mg 0.941mg 79%
Fiber 1.8g 16.3g 58%
Zinc 8.11mg 2.68mg 49%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.348g 48%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Manganese 0.111mg 1.035mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.621mg 39%
Fats 25.6g 1.15g 38%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.91mg 35%
Magnesium 51mg 189mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.161g 28%
Protein 33.2g 23.86g 19%
Potassium 597mg 1246mg 19%
Carbs 11g 62.62g 17%
Iron 5.42mg 6.74mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.382mg 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Calcium 20mg 132mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.233mg 7%
Phosphorus 407mg 367mg 6%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 9µg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg 5%
Selenium 10.7µg 8.2µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.384g 4%
Calories 410kcal 347kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2.251mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Choline 109.1mg 97.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 46.32g N/A
Sugar 9g 6.6g N/A
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.51mg 0%
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Mung bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Jerky
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2066mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.