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Mung bean vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Falafel different?

  • Mung bean is higher than Falafel in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 133% more than Falafel.
  • Mung bean contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Falafel. Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, while Falafel contains 0.292mg.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Falafel, home-prepared types were used in this article.

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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
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0
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +130.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.1%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.7%
Contains more Copper +264.7%
Contains more Manganese +49.8%
Contains more Selenium +720%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +130.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.1%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +78.7%
Contains more Copper +264.7%
Contains more Manganese +49.8%
Contains more Selenium +720%

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
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0
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +554.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.6%
Contains more Folate +572%
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%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +554.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.6%
Contains more Folate +572%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Protein +79.3%
Contains more Carbs +96.7%
Contains more Other +36.6%
Contains more Fats +1447.8%
Contains more Water +282.5%
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
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +79.3%
Contains more Carbs +96.7%
Contains more Other +36.6%
Contains more Fats +1447.8%
Contains more Water +282.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6217.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +983.3%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6217.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +983.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 31.84g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 13.31g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 62.62g 31.84g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 333kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Falafel
Fiber 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 54mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 3.42mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 82mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 192mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 585mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 294mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 1.5mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.258mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.691mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 13IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 1.6mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.146mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.166mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.044mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.292mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.125mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 93µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.134mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.492mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.567mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.944mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.856mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.187mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.707mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.562mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.364mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 2.383g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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?
Falafel
Falafel 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)

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.