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Mung bean vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mung bean and Mackerel

  • Mung bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Mung bean.
  • Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +381.4%
Contains more Magnesium +215%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +143.6%
Contains more Copper +841%
Contains more Selenium +795.1%
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 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +381.4%
Contains more Magnesium +215%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +143.6%
Contains more Copper +841%
Contains more Selenium +795.1%

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
6
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3005%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41
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 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3005%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +2082.6%
Contains more Water +375.1%
Contains more Other +303.6%
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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +2082.6%
Contains more Water +375.1%
Contains more Other +303.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5067.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1517.2%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5067.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1517.2%

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 18.5g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 62.62g 0g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 305kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 66mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.4mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 60mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 254mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 520mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 4450mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 1.1mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.1mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 114IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.02mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.19mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 625µg 15µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 9µg 7.8µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 7.148g Mung bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 6.21g 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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4435mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.8g)
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/168149/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.