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Mung bean vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Cheese different?

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Cheese is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 150% higher.
  • Mung bean has less Saturated Fat.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Cheese, cheddar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Cheese
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1539.5%
Contains more IronIron +4714.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3036.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Cheese
Cheese
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2041.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3715.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +478.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +2214.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +989.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Cheese
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1926.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2796.5%
Contains more WaterWater +309.1%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%
~equal in Protein ~22.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Cheese
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5642.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +270.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Cheese Opinion
Calories 347kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 23.86g 22.87g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Net carbs 46.32g 3.09g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 3.09g Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 189mg 27mg Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 1246mg 76mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.14mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.03mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 367mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 15mg 653mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 1.035mg 0.027mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.029mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.059mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.41mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.066mg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 9µg 2.4µg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 27µg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg 16.5mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 18.867g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.782mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.847mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.664mg 1.025mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.074mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.695mg 0.547mg Mung bean
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
79%
Mung bean
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 638mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.