Mung bean vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mung beans and salmon raw?
- Mung beans are richer in folate, copper, iron, fiber, manganese, and magnesium, yet salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 150% higher.
- Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index than mung beans.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.384 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 25µg | 150% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.18µg | 133% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.25mg | 77% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 0.8mg | 74% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 0g | 65% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 36.5µg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.016mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 29mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 7.86mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.818mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.226mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 200mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 490mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 0g | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.64mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 55mg | 18% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 2.539g | 14% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.38mg | 11% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 142kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Protein | 23.86g | 19.84g | 8% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 6.34g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 1.664mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 2.103g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.981g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 1.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.587mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 1.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.321g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.115g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.287g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $11.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
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.