Mung bean vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mung beans and cottage cheese
- Mung beans have more folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than cottage cheese.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 153% more.
- Mung beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mung beans is 31, while the glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2262.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1098.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9528.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3144.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +570% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2173.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +730.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5108.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +432.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1752.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +781.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.384 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +212.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +383.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 12µg | 153% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.029mg | 101% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 0.07mg | 83% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 0g | 65% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.027mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.002mg | 45% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 8mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 104mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 159mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.557mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.046mg | 26% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 11.12g | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.4mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 3.38g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 364mg | 15% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18.4mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 0.099mg | 13% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 98kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 1.718g | 6% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 83mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 4.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 9.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 37µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.778g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.123g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
79%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)