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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +93.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +605.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +884.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +296.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1014% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +552.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1836.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +8620.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 347kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 23.86g | 17.81g |
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| Fats | 1.15g | 22.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 7.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 46.32g | 33.74g |
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| Carbs | 62.62g | 44.24g |
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| Magnesium | 189mg | 366mg |
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| Calcium | 132mg | 931mg |
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| Potassium | 1246mg | 1788mg |
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| Iron | 6.74mg | 66.36mg |
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| Sugar | 6.6g | 2.25g |
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| Fiber | 16.3g | 10.5g |
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| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.867mg |
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| Zinc | 2.68mg | 4.8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 499mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 168mg |
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| Vitamin A | 114IU | 1270IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3.33mg |
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| Manganese | 1.035mg | 3.333mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 5.2µg |
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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 |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.435mg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg | 5.4µg |
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| Folate | 625µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 97.9mg | 24.7mg |
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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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| Tryptophan | 0.26mg |
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| Threonine | 0.782mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.008mg |
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| Leucine | 1.847mg |
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| Lysine | 1.664mg |
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| Methionine | 0.286mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg |
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| Valine | 1.237mg |
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| Histidine | 0.695mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
79%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
431%
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.