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Mung bean vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mung bean and Chocolate

  • Mung bean has 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 bean contains 25 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. Mung bean contains 0.621mg of Vitamin B1, while Chocolate contains 0.025mg.
  • Mung bean contains 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
7
:
3
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Magnesium +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.2%
Contains more Potassium +122.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +173.3%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%
Equal in Copper - 1.028
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +135.7%
Contains more Magnesium +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.2%
Contains more Potassium +122.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +173.3%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%
Equal in Copper - 1.028

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
10
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +128%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2384%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +543.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +809.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 8.1
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +128%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2384%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +543.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +809.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 8.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
:
1
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +388.9%
Contains more Water +833%
Contains more Other +95.3%
Contains more Fats +2620%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +388.9%
Contains more Water +833%
Contains more Other +95.3%
Contains more Fats +2620%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5825.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.4%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5825.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Mung bean Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 23.86g 4.88g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 62.62g 61.17g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 6.6g 47.9g Mung bean
Fiber 16.3g 7g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 56mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 189mg 146mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 206mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 559mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 24mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 2.01mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.035mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 8.2µg 3µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 50IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 2µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.025mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.05mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.725mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.297mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.042mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 9µg 8.1µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 18.519g Mung bean
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
82%
Mung bean
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.171g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.