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Mung bean vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mung bean and Avocado?

  • Mung bean is richer than Avocado in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 136% more.
  • Mung bean has 12 times more Iron than Avocado. While Mung bean has 6.74mg of Iron, Avocado has only 0.55mg.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +1125.5%
Contains more Magnesium +551.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +605.8%
Contains more Potassium +156.9%
Contains more Zinc +318.8%
Contains more Copper +395.3%
Contains more Manganese +628.9%
Contains more Selenium +1950%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Avocado
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +1125.5%
Contains more Magnesium +551.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +605.8%
Contains more Potassium +156.9%
Contains more Zinc +318.8%
Contains more Copper +395.3%
Contains more Manganese +628.9%
Contains more Selenium +1950%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%

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
6
:
4
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +671.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
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%
Avocado
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +671.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Protein +1093%
Contains more Carbs +634.1%
Contains more Other +110.1%
Contains more Fats +1174.8%
Contains more Water +709.2%
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
Avocado
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +1093%
Contains more Carbs +634.1%
Contains more Other +110.1%
Contains more Fats +1174.8%
Contains more Water +709.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Avocado
Avocado
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5986.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +372.9%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Avocado
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5986.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +372.9%

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 Avocado
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 1.83g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 2g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 62.62g 8.53g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 160kcal Mung bean
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 6.6g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 16.3g 6.7g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 12mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.55mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 29mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 52mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 485mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 7mg Avocado
Zinc 2.68mg 0.64mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.19mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.142mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.4µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 4.8mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.067mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.13mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.738mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 1.389mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.257mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 81µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.025mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.073mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.084mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.143mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.132mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.038mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.097mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.107mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.049mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 2.126g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Avocado
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.778g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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.

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.