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Mung bean vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Flank steak different?

  • Mung bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium, while Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 154% more than Flank steak.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
:
2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Iron +287.4%
Contains more Magnesium +721.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +267.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Copper +1047.6%
Contains more Manganese +11400%
Contains more Zinc +82.8%
Contains more Selenium +258.5%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Iron +287.4%
Contains more Magnesium +721.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +267.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Copper +1047.6%
Contains more Manganese +11400%
Contains more Zinc +82.8%
Contains more Selenium +258.5%

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
9
:
3
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +728%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.5%
Contains more Folate +6844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Flank steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +728%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.5%
Contains more Folate +6844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
3
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +615.7%
Contains more Water +609.1%
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
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +615.7%
Contains more Water +609.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
1
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1960.2%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1960.2%

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 Flank steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 0g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 1.15g 8.23g Flank steak
Carbs 62.62g 0g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 192kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 0g Flank steak
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 20mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 23mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 210mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 339mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 56mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.941mg 0.082mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.009mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.38mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.075mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.133mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.545mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 625µg 9µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 9µg 1.4µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.182mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.847mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 1.664mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.286mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.093mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.695mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 3.395g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.322g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Flank steak
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
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.047g)
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
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.