Mung bean vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mung beans and crouton
- Mung beans have more folate, copper, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and vitamin B5; however, crouton is richer in selenium.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 123% more.
- Mung beans contain 10 times more potassium than crouton. Mung beans contain 1246mg of potassium, while crouton contains 124mg.
- Mung beans contain less sodium.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of mung beans is 31.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Croutons, plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +509.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +904.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +477.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +201.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +219.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +357.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +345.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1369.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +373.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +473.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 132µg | 123% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.163mg | 86% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 37.5µg | 53% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 5.1g | 45% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 31mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 115mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 124mg | 33% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 4.08mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.429mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 698mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.026mg | 27% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 11.9g | 24% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.5mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 5.439mg | 20% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.89mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Fats | 1.15g | 6.6g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 3.059g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 1.273g | 6% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 1.51g | 5% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 73.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.272mg | 3% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 407kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)