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Lamb vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lamb and Mung bean

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Mung bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 152% more.
  • Mung bean contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +66.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +721.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +676.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +301.9%
Contains more IronIron +258.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +690.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4604.5%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
3
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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +521%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +3372.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg
~equal in Choline ~97.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 FatsFats +1720.9%
Contains more WaterWater +493.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +304.9%
~equal in Protein ~23.86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 +5378.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Mung bean Opinion
Calories 294kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Protein 24.52g 23.86g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 1.15g Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Net carbs 0g 46.32g Mung bean
Carbs 0g 62.62g Mung bean
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 189mg Mung bean
Calcium 17mg 132mg Mung bean
Potassium 310mg 1246mg Mung bean
Iron 1.88mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Sugar 0g 6.6g Lamb
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Copper 0.119mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Zinc 4.46mg 2.68mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 367mg Mung bean
Sodium 72mg 15mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 26.4µg 8.2µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.233mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.251mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 9µg Mung bean
Folate 18µg 625µg Mung bean
Choline 93.7mg 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.161g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.384g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.26mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.782mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.008mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.847mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.664mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.286mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.323mg 1.237mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.695mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.