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Mung bean vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Brunost

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 155% higher.
  • Mung bean has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Cheese, gjetost.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more IronIron +1196.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1076.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2487.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +203%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%

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%
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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +876.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2466.1%
Contains more WaterWater +48.5%
Contains more OtherOther +43.1%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4793.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Brunost Opinion
Calories 347kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 23.86g 9.65g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 29.51g Brunost
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Net carbs 46.32g 42.65g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 42.65g Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 70mg Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 1246mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 6.74mg 0.52mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Brunost
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.08mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 1.14mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 15mg 600mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.04mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.315mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.813mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.271mg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 5µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 19.16g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.135mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.393mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.519mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.992mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.814mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.54mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.765mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.293mg Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Brunost
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
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.812g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.