Mung beans vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mung beans and hummus different?
- Mung beans are higher in folate and fiber; however, hummus is richer in copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for copper for hummus is 41% higher.
- Mung beans contain 2 times more Folate than hummus. While mung beans contain 159µg of Folate, hummus contains only 83µg.
- Mung beans have less saturated Fat.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than mung beans (42).
Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Hummus, commercial are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +237.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +159.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +210.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2426.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.1% |
~equal in
Water
~66.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7379.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2722.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 166kcal |
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| Protein | 7.02g | 7.9g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 9.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.55g | 8.29g |
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| Carbs | 19.15g | 14.29g |
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| Magnesium | 48mg | 71mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 266mg | 228mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.44mg |
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| Sugar | 2g |
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| Fiber | 7.6g | 6g |
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| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.527mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 176mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 379mg |
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| Vitamin A | 24IU | 30IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.773mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 0.582mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.132mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 159µg | 83µg |
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| Choline | 29.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.116g | 1.437g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.054g | 4.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 3.613g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.23mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.297mg |
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| Leucine | 0.544mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.084mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg |
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| Valine | 0.364mg |
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| Histidine | 0.205mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.321g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.