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Mung bean vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mung bean and Cumin

  • Mung bean has more Folate, and Fiber, however, Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 745% higher.
  • Cumin has 63 times less Folate than Mung bean. Mung bean has 625µg of Folate, while Cumin has 10µg.

Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, cumin seed.

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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
3
:
7
Cumin
Cumin
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Contains more Calcium +605.3%
Contains more Iron +884.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Manganese +222%
Equal in Copper - 0.867
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Contains more Calcium +605.3%
Contains more Iron +884.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Manganese +222%
Equal in Copper - 0.867

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
3
:
7
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Folate +6150%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1014%
Contains more Vitamin E +552.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.628
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%
Cumin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Folate +6150%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1014%
Contains more Vitamin E +552.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.628

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Fats +1836.5%
Contains more Other +129.5%
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
Cumin
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Fats +1836.5%
Contains more Other +129.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Cumin
Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8620.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +753.9%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8620.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +753.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 33.74g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 17.81g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 62.62g 44.24g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 6.6g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 16.3g 10.5g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 6.74mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 189mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 367mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 1246mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 15mg 168mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.941mg 0.867mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 8.2µg 5.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 4.8mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 625µg 10µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 5.4µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.535g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Cumin
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
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.