Mung bean vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mung beans and chocolate
- Mung beans have more vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B2; however, chocolate is richer in manganese and iron.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% more.
- Mung beans contain 25 times more vitamin B1 than chocolate. Mung beans contain 0.621mg of vitamin B1, while chocolate contains 0.025mg.
- Mung beans contain less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +29.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +173.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2384% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +366% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +210.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +543.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +809.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +388.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +833% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2620% |
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Carbs
~61.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5825.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +184.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 156% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 18.519g | 83% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.025mg | 50% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 31.28g | 46% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 4.88g | 38% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 7g | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.297mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.042mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 9.54g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 206mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 559mg | 20% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 1.419mg | 17% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 8.02mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.05mg | 14% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 0.725mg | 10% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 546kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 1.028mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 146mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 3µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 56mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 2.01mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 1.092g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 61.17g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.3g)
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 - 18.171g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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.