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

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A recap on differences between Mung bean and Cocoa solids

  • Mung bean has more Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 316% more than Mung bean.
  • Cocoa solids contain 20 times less Folate than Mung bean. Mung bean contains 625µg of Folate, while Cocoa solids contain 32µg.
  • Mung bean has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Iron +105.6%
Contains more Magnesium +164%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains more Zinc +154.1%
Contains more Copper +302.6%
Contains more Manganese +270.7%
Contains more Selenium +74.4%
Equal in Calcium - 128
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Iron +105.6%
Contains more Magnesium +164%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains more Zinc +154.1%
Contains more Copper +302.6%
Contains more Manganese +270.7%
Contains more Selenium +74.4%
Equal in Calcium - 128

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +652%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.7%
Contains more Folate +1853.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +260%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.241
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.185
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%
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% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +652%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.7%
Contains more Folate +1853.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +260%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.241
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.185

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Water +201.7%
Contains more Fats +1091.3%
Contains more Other +74.7%
Equal in Carbs - 57.9
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Water +201.7%
Contains more Fats +1091.3%
Contains more Other +74.7%
Equal in Carbs - 57.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2738.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2738.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%

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 solids
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 solids Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 20.9g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 19.6g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 62.62g 57.9g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 228kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 16.3g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 132mg 128mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 189mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 367mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1246mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 15mg 21mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.941mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 1.035mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 8.2µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
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 0.078mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.185mg Mung 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 2.5µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.782mg 0.776mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.76mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.189mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.983mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.202mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.177mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.339mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 8.07g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.44g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Cocoa solids
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
82%
Mung bean
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.722g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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 solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.