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Mung bean vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Crab

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Crab is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 144% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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.
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Crab
Contains more Calcium +45.1%
Contains more Iron +1248%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +381.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +1298.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +423.2%
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 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Calcium +45.1%
Contains more Iron +1248%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +381.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +1298.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +423.2%

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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Crab
Contains more Vitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +1125.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +1125.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Crab
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +55.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +96.4%
Contains more Water +780.6%
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +55.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +96.4%
Contains more Water +780.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Crab
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Crab Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 0g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 17.88g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.74g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 0g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 83kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 0g Crab
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 91mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.5mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 36mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 234mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 259mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 563mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 3.81mg Crab
Copper 0.941mg 0.814mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.074mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 42.9µg Crab
Vitamin A 114IU 2IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 4.8mg 3.3mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.023mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.093mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.997mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.156mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 51µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 9µg 0.3µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.226mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.727mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.776mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.307mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 1.386mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.708mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.806mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.393mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.014g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.201g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.129g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.258g Mung bean
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Crab
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
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)

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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.