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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-91.1%
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Calcium
+605.3%
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Iron
+884.6%
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Magnesium
+93.7%
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Phosphorus
+36%
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Potassium
+43.5%
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Zinc
+79.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.867
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Sodium
-91.1%
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Calcium
+605.3%
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Iron
+884.6%
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Magnesium
+93.7%
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Phosphorus
+36%
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Potassium
+43.5%
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Zinc
+79.1%
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Folate
+6150%
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Vitamin K
+66.7%
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Vitamin A
+1014%
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Vitamin E
+552.9%
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Vitamin C
+60.4%
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Vitamin B2
+40.3%
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Vitamin B3
+103.4%
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Vitamin B6
+13.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.628
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Folate
+6150%
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Vitamin K
+66.7%
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Vitamin A
+1014%
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Vitamin E
+552.9%
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Vitamin C
+60.4%
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Vitamin B2
+40.3%
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Vitamin B3
+103.4%
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Vitamin B6
+13.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.628
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 46.32g | 33.74g |
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Protein | 23.86g | 17.81g |
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Fats | 1.15g | 22.27g |
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Carbs | 62.62g | 44.24g |
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Calories | 347kcal | 375kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 6.6g | 2.25g |
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Fiber | 16.3g | 10.5g |
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Calcium | 132mg | 931mg |
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Iron | 6.74mg | 66.36mg |
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Magnesium | 189mg | 366mg |
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Phosphorus | 367mg | 499mg |
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Potassium | 1246mg | 1788mg |
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Sodium | 15mg | 168mg |
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Zinc | 2.68mg | 4.8mg |
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Copper | 0.941mg | 0.867mg |
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Vitamin A | 114IU | 1270IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3.33mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 7.7mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.628mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.327mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 4.579mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.435mg |
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Folate | 625µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 9µg | 5.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.26mg | mg |
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Threonine | 0.782mg | mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.008mg | mg |
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Leucine | 1.847mg | mg |
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Lysine | 1.664mg | mg |
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Methionine | 0.286mg | mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | mg |
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Valine | 1.237mg | mg |
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Histidine | 0.695mg | mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.348g | 1.535g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.161g | 14.04g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 3.279g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
82

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Mineral Summary Score
135

480

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
143%

107%

Carbohydrates
63%

44%

Fats
5%

103%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.187g)
Which food is cheaper?

Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)