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Mung bean vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Buttermilk different?

  • Mung bean is higher than Buttermilk in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 155% more than Buttermilk.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
10
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Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +13380%
Contains more Magnesium +1618.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.4%
Contains more Potassium +725.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +538.1%
Contains more Copper +8454.5%
Contains more Manganese +51650%
Contains more Selenium +310%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +13380%
Contains more Magnesium +1618.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.4%
Contains more Potassium +725.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +538.1%
Contains more Copper +8454.5%
Contains more Manganese +51650%
Contains more Selenium +310%

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
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1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1726.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3781%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +594.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1023.5%
Contains more Folate +12400%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1726.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3781%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +594.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1023.5%
Contains more Folate +12400%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +620.8%
Contains more Fats +30.7%
Contains more Carbs +1207.3%
Contains more Other +273%
Contains more Water +895.9%
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
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +620.8%
Contains more Fats +30.7%
Contains more Carbs +1207.3%
Contains more Other +273%
Contains more Water +895.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1063.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.8%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1063.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 4.79g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 3.31g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.88g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 4.79g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 40kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 4.79g Buttermilk
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 116mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.05mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 11mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 89mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 151mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 190mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.42mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.011mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.002mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 47IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.05mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 4.8mg 1mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.034mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.154mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.058mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.275mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.034mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 5µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 9µg 0.1µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.042mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.141mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.171mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.313mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.277mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.087mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.171mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.217mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.1mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.548g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.033g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.