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Mung bean vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Almond

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Almond is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Almond's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 167% higher.
  • Mung bean has 14 times more Folate than Almond. While Mung bean has 625µg of Folate, Almond has only 44µg.
  • Mung bean has less Saturated Fat.

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
7
Almond
Almond
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Potassium +70%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Copper - 1.031
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Almond
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Potassium +70%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Copper - 1.031

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
7
:
3
Almond
Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.8%
Contains more Folate +1320.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4925.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.7%
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%
Almond
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.8%
Contains more Folate +1320.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4925.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
:
1
Almond
Almond
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +190.6%
Contains more Water +105.2%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Contains more Fats +4241.7%
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
Almond
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +190.6%
Contains more Water +105.2%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Contains more Fats +4241.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Almond
Almond
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19496.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3110.7%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Almond
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19496.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Mung bean Almond
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Almond Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 9.05g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 21.15g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 62.62g 21.55g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 6.6g 4.35g Almond
Fiber 16.3g 12.5g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 269mg Almond
Iron 6.74mg 3.71mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 367mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 1246mg 733mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 2.68mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.941mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 1.035mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 8.2µg 4.1µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 2IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.205mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.471mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.137mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 44µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.211mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.601mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.751mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.473mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.568mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.157mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.132mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.855mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.539mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.015g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 3.802g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Almond
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
82%
Mung bean
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond 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.

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 bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.