Mung bean vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mung beans and chickpea raw?
- Mung beans are richer in copper, iron, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, selenium, and vitamin B1, yet chickpea raw is richer in manganese.
- Chickpea raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 881% higher.
We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +139.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1958.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.1% |
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:
20.47 g
Fats:
6.04 g
Carbs:
62.95 g
Water:
7.68 g
Other:
2.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +425.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~62.95g
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
0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.731 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +755.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +611.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.035mg | 21.306mg | 881% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.656mg | 32% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 4.31mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 79mg | 26% |
| Folate | 625µg | 557µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 2.731g | 16% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 718mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 12.2g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 252mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.535mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.477mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 57mg | 8% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 6.04g | 8% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 20.47g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 1.588mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 1.541mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 1.377g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.212mg | 2% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 378kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.82mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.603g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 2.76mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 62.95g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 50.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 10.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 99.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.882mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.566mg | 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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
348%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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 cheaper?
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)