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Mung bean vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Beef different?

  • Mung bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium, while Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 154% more than Beef.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled types were 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.
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Beef
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +159.2%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.4%
Contains more Potassium +291.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Copper +1007.1%
Contains more Manganese +8525%
Contains more Zinc +135.4%
Contains more Selenium +162.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +159.2%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.4%
Contains more Potassium +291.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Copper +1007.1%
Contains more Manganese +8525%
Contains more Zinc +135.4%
Contains more Selenium +162.2%

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.
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Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.3%
Contains more Folate +6844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.3%
Contains more Folate +6844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +388.2%
Contains more Fats +1240%
Contains more Water +540.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +388.2%
Contains more Fats +1240%
Contains more Water +540.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4041.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4041.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Beef Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 0g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 25.93g Beef
Fats 1.15g 15.41g Beef
Carbs 62.62g 0g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 250kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 0g Beef
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 18mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.6mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 21mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 198mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 318mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 72mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 6.31mg Beef
Copper 0.941mg 0.085mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.012mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 21.5µg Beef
Vitamin A 114IU 9IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 3µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.12mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Beef
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.046mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.176mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 5.378mg Beef
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.658mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.382mg
Folate 625µg 9µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg Beef
Vitamin K 9µg 1.2µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.094mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.72mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.822mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.45mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 1.54mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.478mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.725mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.914mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.604mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.572g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 5.895g Mung bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 6.668g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.484g Beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Beef
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
52%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
56%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)

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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.