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Mung bean vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Hummus different?

  • Mung bean is higher than Hummus in Folate, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 136% more than Hummus.
  • Mung bean contains 14 times more Vitamin B5 than Hummus. Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, while Hummus contains 0.132mg.
  • Mung bean is lower in Sodium.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Hummus, commercial 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%
Hummus
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +446.5%
Contains more IronIron +176.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.4%

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%
Hummus
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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% 1.8% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +280%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1347%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +653%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Hummus
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +202%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +338.2%
Contains more OtherOther +104.9%
Contains more FatsFats +734.8%
Contains more WaterWater +635.8%

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
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2408.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +840.9%

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 Hummus
Lower in Sodium 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Hummus Opinion
Calories 347kcal 166kcal Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 7.9g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 9.6g Hummus
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Net carbs 46.32g 8.29g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 14.29g Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 71mg Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 38mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 228mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.44mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Hummus
Fiber 16.3g 6g Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.527mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 1.83mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 176mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 379mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 30IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.773mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 2.6µg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.18mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.064mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.582mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.132mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.2mg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 83µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.437g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 3.613g Hummus
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Hummus
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
15%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.089g)
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?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.