Mung bean vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mung beans and almonds
- Mung beans are higher in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, almonds are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B2, manganese, and magnesium.
- Almonds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 167% higher.
- Mung beans have 14 times more folate than almonds. While mung beans have 625µg of folate, almonds have only 44µg.
- Mung beans have less saturated fat.
- Almonds have a lower glycemic index (0) than mung beans (31).
The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Nuts, almonds.
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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 | +70% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +103.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +305.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1320.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4925.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +388.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +105.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4241.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19496.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3110.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 25.63mg | 167% |
| Folate | 625µg | 44µg | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 12.329g | 80% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 31.551g | 78% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 49.93g | 75% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 1.138mg | 70% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 2.179mg | 50% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 3.71mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.205mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.471mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 270mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.137mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 481mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 3.802g | 16% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 12.5g | 15% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 733mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 269mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 21.55g | 14% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 579kcal | 12% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 1.031mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 3.618mg | 9% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 52.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 21.15g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 3.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 4.35g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.