Mung bean vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mung beans and chinook salmon
- Mung beans are richer in folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, and manganese, while chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Mung beans cover your daily folate needs 148% more than chinook salmon.
- Mung beans have a higher glycemic index (31) than chinook salmon (0).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +54.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +640.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1675.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +378.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5347.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +470.7% |
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 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1311.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1685.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +346.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.9% |
| 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:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-170.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1063.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +624.9% |
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Protein
~25.72g
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
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3466.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +593.2% |
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 | 35µg | 148% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.87µg | 120% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.053mg | 99% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 0.91mg | 73% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 46.8µg | 70% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 0g | 65% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 10.045mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.044mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.019mg | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 505mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.865mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 0g | 21% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 13.38g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.56mg | 19% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 122mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 149µg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 2.662g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 5.742g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 3.214g | 13% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 28mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 231kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.154mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.462mg | 6% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 25.72g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 15mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 371mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 4.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g | N/A |
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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $13.5)
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?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)