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Mothbeans vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mothbeans and Chickpeas?

  • Mothbeans is richer in Magnesium, while Chickpeas is higher in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Folate, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chickpeas's daily need coverage for Manganese is 22% higher.
  • Chickpeas has 2 times less Magnesium than Mothbeans. Mothbeans has 104mg of Magnesium, while Chickpeas has 48mg.

We used Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 74% 0.9% 27% 118% 55% 16% 64% 1.3% 69% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 15% 26% 108% 117% 42% 72% 0.91% 134% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1533.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.1%
~equal in Potassium ~291mg
~equal in Iron ~2.89mg

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.
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 3.3% 0.6% 0% 0% 31% 5.3% 13% 23% 21% 0% 0% 107% 0%
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 4.3% 1.6% 7% 0% 29% 15% 9.9% 17% 32% 0% 10% 129% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.116mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +15%
Contains more OtherOther +57.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more FatsFats +370.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.256 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.156 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1225%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +351.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mothbeans Chickpeas Opinion
Calories 117kcal 164kcal Chickpeas
Protein 7.81g 8.86g Chickpeas
Fats 0.55g 2.59g Chickpeas
Vitamin C 1mg 1.3mg Chickpeas
Net carbs 20.96g 19.82g Mothbeans
Carbs 20.96g 27.42g Chickpeas
Magnesium 104mg 48mg Mothbeans
Calcium 3mg 49mg Chickpeas
Potassium 304mg 291mg Mothbeans
Iron 3.14mg 2.89mg Mothbeans
Sugar 4.8g Mothbeans
Fiber 7.6g Chickpeas
Copper 0.164mg 0.352mg Chickpeas
Zinc 0.59mg 1.53mg Chickpeas
Phosphorus 150mg 168mg Chickpeas
Sodium 10mg 7mg Chickpeas
Vitamin A 10IU 27IU Chickpeas
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.35mg Chickpeas
Manganese 0.527mg 1.03mg Chickpeas
Selenium 2.8µg 3.7µg Chickpeas
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.116mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B2 0.023mg 0.063mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B3 0.668mg 0.526mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 0.286mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.139mg Chickpeas
Vitamin K 4µg Chickpeas
Folate 143µg 172µg Chickpeas
Choline 42.8mg Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 0.124g 0.269g Mothbeans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.583g Chickpeas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.256g 1.156g Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.085mg Chickpeas
Threonine 0.329mg Chickpeas
Isoleucine 0.388mg 0.38mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.525mg 0.631mg Chickpeas
Lysine 0.425mg 0.593mg Chickpeas
Methionine 0.075mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Phenylalanine 0.35mg 0.475mg Chickpeas
Valine 0.25mg 0.372mg Chickpeas
Histidine 0.263mg 0.244mg Mothbeans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mothbeans Chickpeas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Mothbeans
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Mothbeans
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/nutrients
  2. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.