Mung bean vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mung bean and Fireweed
- Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin A.
- Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 246% more than Mung bean.
- Fireweed contains 19 times less Vitamin B1 than Mung bean. Mung bean contains 0.621mg of Vitamin B1, while Fireweed contains 0.033mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +239.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +811.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +225% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +547.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1781.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +458% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3056.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +406.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +225.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +682.1% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 347kcal | 103kcal |
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| Protein | 23.86g | 4.71g |
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| Fats | 1.15g | 2.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 2.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 46.32g | 8.62g |
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| Carbs | 62.62g | 19.22g |
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| Magnesium | 189mg | 156mg |
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| Calcium | 132mg | 429mg |
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| Potassium | 1246mg | 494mg |
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| Iron | 6.74mg | 2.4mg |
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| Sugar | 6.6g |
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| Fiber | 16.3g | 10.6g |
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| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.32mg |
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| Zinc | 2.68mg | 2.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 34mg |
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| Vitamin A | 114IU | 3598IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 180µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Manganese | 1.035mg | 6.704mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 4.674mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 1.356mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.632mg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg |
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| Folate | 625µg | 112µg |
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| Choline | 97.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.348g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.161g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)