Mung bean vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mung beans and cocoa bean?
- Mung beans are 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 beans have 20 times more folate than cocoa bean. Mung beans have 625µg of folate, while cocoa bean has 32µg.
- Mung beans contain 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +151.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +283.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +261.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +464.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +652% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1853.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +758.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +235.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1039.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~58.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.384 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2626.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.42g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.941mg | 3.607mg | 296% |
| Folate | 625µg | 32µg | 148% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 3.737mg | 117% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 15.52mg | 110% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 476mg | 68% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 29.8g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 728mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.11mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 2509mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 6.37mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 7.76g | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.254mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.118mg | 20% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 78mg | 20% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 13.1g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.46mg | 17% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 11.4mg | 16% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 18.1g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 4.39g | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 13.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 2.4µg | 6% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 220kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 111mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 2.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 58.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 28.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 1.76g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.42g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
343%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.412g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)