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Mars vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mars and Mung bean

  • Mung bean has more Iron, and Fiber than Mars.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Iron is 74% more.
  • Mars contains 33 times more Saturated Fat than Mung bean. Mars contains 11.651g of Saturated Fat, while Mung bean contains 0.348g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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.
Mars
Mars
0
:
10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +683.7%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Mars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +683.7%
Contains less Sodium -89%

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.
Mars
Mars
1
:
11
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +860%
Mars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +860%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
Mars
2
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +1580%
Contains more Carbs +15.6%
Contains more Protein +457.5%
Contains more Water +432.4%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Mars
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Mung bean
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 Fats +1580%
Contains more Carbs +15.6%
Contains more Protein +457.5%
Contains more Water +432.4%
Contains more Other +44.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
Mars
0
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Mars
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 46.32g Mars
Protein 4.28g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 19.32g 1.15g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 62.62g Mars
Calories 475kcal 347kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 6.6g Mung bean
Fiber 2g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 90mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 0.86mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 136mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 167IU 114IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Mars
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.