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Mung bean vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mung bean and Mackerel?

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 792% more.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types 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
9
:
1
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +780%
Contains more Iron +329.3%
Contains more Magnesium +94.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +210.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Zinc +185.1%
Contains more Copper +901.1%
Contains more Manganese +5075%
Contains more Selenium +529.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +780%
Contains more Iron +329.3%
Contains more Magnesium +94.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +210.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Zinc +185.1%
Contains more Copper +901.1%
Contains more Manganese +5075%
Contains more Selenium +529.3%

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
7
:
5
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +31150%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +31150%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +1448.7%
Contains more Water +488.6%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
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
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +1448.7%
Contains more Water +488.6%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4251.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1019.8%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4251.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1019.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 0g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 23.85g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 62.62g 0g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 262kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Mackerel
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 15mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.57mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 97mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 278mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 401mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 83mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.94mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.094mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.02mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 114IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0.4mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.159mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.99mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 625µg 2µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.782mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.847mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.664mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.286mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.931mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.228mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 4.176g Mung bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.828g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.