Mung bean vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mung beans and horned melon
- Mung beans are higher than horned melon in folate, copper, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 156% higher.
- Mung beans have 47 times more copper than horned melon. While mung beans have 0.941mg of copper, horned melon has only 0.02mg.
- Mung beans have a lower glycemic index (31) than horned melon (48).
The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Horned melon (Kiwano).
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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 | +372.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +915.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +913% |
| Contains more IronIron | +496.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4605% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +458.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +891.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2553.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2384% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1453.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +298.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +943.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +506.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20733.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
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:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1240.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +728.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +672.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +883.1% |
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Fats
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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 | 3µg | 156% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.02mg | 102% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 1.13mg | 70% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 65% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.025mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 37mg | 47% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 1.78g | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.039mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 40mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.183mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 123mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.063mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.48mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 7.56g | 18% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.015mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 44kcal | 15% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 0.565mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 15mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5.3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 1.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 7.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)