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Mung bean vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Baking powder different?

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 574% higher.
  • Mung bean has less Sodium.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
7
:
3
Baking powder
Baking powder
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Potassium +6130%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +26700%
Contains more Copper +9310%
Contains more Manganese +9309.1%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Contains more Calcium +4351.5%
Contains more Iron +63.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +497%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Baking powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Potassium +6130%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +26700%
Contains more Copper +9310%
Contains more Manganese +9309.1%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Contains more Calcium +4351.5%
Contains more Iron +63.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +497%

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
10
:
0
Baking powder
Baking powder
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Baking powder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
:
1
Baking powder
Baking powder
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +126.1%
Contains more Water +81%
Contains more Other +1927.1%
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
Baking powder
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +126.1%
Contains more Water +81%
Contains more Other +1927.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 27.5g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 0g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 27.7g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 53kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 16.3g 0.2g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 6.74mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 189mg 27mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 1246mg 20mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 10600mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.01mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.01mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.011mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Baking powder
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
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 10585mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.