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Mung bean vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Sardine different?

  • Mung bean is 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 of Vitamin B12 373% more than Mung bean.

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.
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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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.
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~108IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.227mg

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +895.7%
Contains more WaterWater +558.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.1%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
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.
Mung bean Sardine
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Sardine Opinion
Calories 347kcal 208kcal Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 1.15g 11.45g Sardine
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Net carbs 46.32g 0g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 0g Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 189mg 39mg Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 1246mg 397mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.92mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 0g Sardine
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.186mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 1.31mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 15mg 307mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 108IU Mung bean
Vitamin A 6µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 1.035mg 0.108mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.08mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.227mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.642mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.167mg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 9µg 2.6µg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 10µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg 75mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.528g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.782mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.847mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.664mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.286mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.961mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.695mg 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Sardine
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
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.