Mung bean vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mung beans and sardine different?
- Mung beans are richer in folate, copper, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, and magnesium, while sardine is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 373% more than mung beans.
- Mung beans have a higher glycemic index (31) than sardine (0).
Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +384.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +405.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +858.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +189.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +542.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +676.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +246.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +895.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +558.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.1% |
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Protein
~24.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2303.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1240.6% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 8.94µg | 373% |
| Folate | 625µg | 10µg | 154% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.186mg | 84% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 52.7µg | 81% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 0g | 65% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 2.92mg | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 142mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.08mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.108mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 39mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 5.148g | 32% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 382mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.642mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 397mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 193IU | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg | 24% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 0g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 5.245mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 490mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.167mg | 17% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 11.45g | 16% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 307mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 1.31mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 2.04mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 3.869g | 9% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 208kcal | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 1.528g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 2.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 75mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 24.62g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.509g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.