Mung bean vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mung beans and arugula different?
- Mung beans are higher in folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and manganese; however, arugula is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for folate for mung beans is 132% higher.
- Mung beans contain 14 times more vitamin B1 than arugula. While mung beans contain 0.621mg of vitamin B1, arugula contains only 0.044mg.
Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Arugula, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +302.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +237.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +361.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1138.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +470.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +605.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1311.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +638% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +337.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +423.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +544.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +539.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1106.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +824.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1615.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +913.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +228.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 97µg | 132% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.076mg | 96% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 108.6µg | 83% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 1.46mg | 66% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 1.6g | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.044mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 52mg | 45% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 2.58g | 43% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 47mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.321mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.437mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 369mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.073mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 3.65g | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.47mg | 20% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 25kcal | 16% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 15.3mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.3µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 119µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 0.305mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 15mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.086mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 160mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 0.66g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.086g | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.049g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.319g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.262g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)