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Mung bean vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mung bean and Jerusalem artichoke?

  • Jerusalem artichoke has less Folate, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Potassium than Mung bean.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 153% higher.
  • Mung bean has 17 times more Manganese than Jerusalem artichoke. Mung bean has 1.035mg of Manganese, while Jerusalem artichoke has 0.06mg.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
1
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Calcium +842.9%
Contains more Iron +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1011.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.5%
Contains more Potassium +190.4%
Contains more Zinc +2133.3%
Contains more Copper +572.1%
Contains more Manganese +1625%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +842.9%
Contains more Iron +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1011.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.5%
Contains more Potassium +190.4%
Contains more Zinc +2133.3%
Contains more Copper +572.1%
Contains more Manganese +1625%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%

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
10
:
0
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Vitamin A +470%
Contains more Vitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.1%
Contains more Folate +4707.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%
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%
Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +470%
Contains more Vitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.1%
Contains more Folate +4707.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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1
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Protein +1093%
Contains more Fats +11400%
Contains more Carbs +259.1%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Water +762%
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
Jerusalem artichoke
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +1093%
Contains more Fats +11400%
Contains more Carbs +259.1%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Water +762%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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1
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Jerusalem artichoke
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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 Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 15.84g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 2g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.01g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 17.44g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 73kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 9.6g Mung bean
Fiber 16.3g 1.6g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 14mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 3.4mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 17mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 78mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 429mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 2.68mg 0.12mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.14mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.06mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.7µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 20IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.19mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 4mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.2mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.06mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.3mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.397mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.077mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 13µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0.1µg Mung bean
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
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.004g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.001g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.