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Mung bean vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mung bean and Salmon raw?

  • Mung bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Magnesium, yet Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 150% higher.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +551.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.3%
Contains more IronIron +742.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +318.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6368.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +345.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +451.3%
Contains more WaterWater +656.9%
Contains more OtherOther +60.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1206.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +561.2%

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 Salmon raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Salmon raw Opinion
Calories 347kcal 142kcal Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 19.84g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 6.34g Salmon raw
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Net carbs 46.32g 0g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 0g Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 29mg Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 12mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 490mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.8mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Salmon raw
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.25mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.64mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 200mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 44mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 40IU Mung bean
Vitamin A 6µg 12µg Salmon raw
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.016mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 36.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.226mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 25µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.981g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 2.103g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 2.539g Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.222mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.914mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.613mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.286mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.775mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.022mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.584mg Mung bean
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
79%
Mung bean
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $11.5)
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

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.