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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.
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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~371mg

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% 2% 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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
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 +∞%
~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
26% 13% 66%
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%
~equal in Protein ~25.72g

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
28% 49% 23%
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.
Mung bean Chinook salmon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Chinook salmon DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $13.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.