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Mung bean vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mung bean and Cocoa bean?

  • Mung bean is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Cocoa bean is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 296% higher.
  • Mung bean has 20 times more Folate than Cocoa bean. Mung bean has 625µg of Folate, while Cocoa bean has 32µg.
  • Mung bean contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali types in this comparison.

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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
2
:
8
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Iron +130.3%
Contains more Magnesium +151.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains more Zinc +137.7%
Contains more Copper +283.3%
Contains more Manganese +261.1%
Contains more Selenium +61%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Iron +130.3%
Contains more Magnesium +151.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains more Zinc +137.7%
Contains more Copper +283.3%
Contains more Manganese +261.1%
Contains more Selenium +61%

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
8
:
2
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +652%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.7%
Contains more Folate +1853.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.4
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%
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +652%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.7%
Contains more Folate +1853.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +235.2%
Contains more Fats +1039.1%
Contains more Other +134.9%
Equal in Carbs - 58.3
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
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +235.2%
Contains more Fats +1039.1%
Contains more Other +134.9%
Equal in Carbs - 58.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2626.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.42
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2626.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.42

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Cocoa bean Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 28.5g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 18.1g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 13.1g Cocoa bean
Carbs 62.62g 58.3g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 220kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 1.76g Cocoa bean
Fiber 16.3g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Calcium 132mg 111mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 189mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 367mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 1246mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 15mg 19mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Copper 0.941mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 1.035mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 8.2µg 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.1mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.11mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.254mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.118mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 32µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 2.4µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.716mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.701mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.097mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.907mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.187mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.869mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.086mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.312mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 7.76g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.42g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Cocoa bean
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
21%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.412g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.