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Mung bean vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Clam different?

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4120% higher.
  • Mung bean has less Sodium.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.4%
Contains more IronIron +139.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +680.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.73mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~338mg
~equal in Manganese ~1mg

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% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Clam
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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 74% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +314%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2055.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +360.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49%
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
Clam
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26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1120.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69.6%
Contains more WaterWater +603.2%
Contains more OtherOther +12.3%
~equal in Protein ~25.55g

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
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.172g

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 Clam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Clam Opinion
Calories 347kcal 148kcal Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 25.55g Clam
Fats 1.15g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 4.8mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 46.32g 5.13g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 5.13g Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 18mg Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 92mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 628mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.81mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Clam
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.688mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 2.73mg Clam
Phosphorus 367mg 338mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 1202mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 6µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 1mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.15mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.68mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.11mg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 29µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.188g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.552g Clam
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.782mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.847mg 1.798mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.286mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.915mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.116mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.49mg Mung bean
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Clam
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
981%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.