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Mung beans vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mung beans and eggs

  • Mung beans have more fiber and folate; however, eggs are richer in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 205% more than mung beans.
  • Mung beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mung beans is 42, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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 34% 8.1% 23% 53% 52% 23% 42% 0.26% 39% 14%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.1%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1046.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1182.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1132%

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% 1.4% 3% 0% 41% 14% 11% 25% 15% 0% 6.8% 119% 16%
Egg
Egg
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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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +801.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +741%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +899.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1609.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2692.1%
Contains more OtherOther +35.4%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.128 g
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7450%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1004.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung beans Egg Opinion
Calories 105kcal 155kcal Egg
Protein 7.02g 12.58g Egg
Fats 0.38g 10.61g Egg
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mung beans
Net carbs 11.55g 1.12g Mung beans
Carbs 19.15g 1.12g Mung beans
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg Mung beans
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU Egg
Magnesium 48mg 10mg Mung beans
Calcium 27mg 50mg Egg
Potassium 266mg 126mg Mung beans
Iron 1.4mg 1.19mg Mung beans
Sugar 2g 1.12g Egg
Fiber 7.6g 0g Mung beans
Copper 0.156mg 2mg Egg
Zinc 0.84mg 1.05mg Egg
Phosphorus 99mg 172mg Egg
Sodium 2mg 124mg Mung beans
Vitamin A 24IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A 1µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg Egg
Manganese 0.298mg 0.026mg Mung beans
Selenium 2.5µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.066mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.577mg 0.064mg Mung beans
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.121mg Egg
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.3µg Mung beans
Folate 159µg 44µg Mung beans
Choline 29.4mg 293.8mg Egg
Saturated Fat 0.116g 3.267g Mung beans
Monounsaturated fat 0.054g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g 1.414g Egg
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.23mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 0.544mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.49mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.084mg 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.364mg 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.205mg 0.298mg Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung beans Egg
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
20%
Mung beans
54%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Mung beans
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.151g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients

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

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