Mung bean vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mung beans and lemongrass
- Mung beans have more folate, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, lemongrass is richer in manganese and iron.
- Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 182% more.
- Mung beans contain 38 times more vitamin B5 than lemongrass. Mung beans contain 1.91mg of vitamin B5, while lemongrass contains 0.05mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.
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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 | +215% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +103.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1071.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +404.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +855.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +377.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +733.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1211% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +679.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.384 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.8% |
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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| Manganese | 1.035mg | 5.224mg | 182% |
| Folate | 625µg | 75µg | 138% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.266mg | 75% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 65% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.065mg | 46% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 1.82g | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 101mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.05mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 60mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.08mg | 23% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 8.17mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 723mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.7µg | 14% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 99kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 25.31g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.135mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 132mg | 65mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 1.101mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 2.23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 2.6mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.119g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 15mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.054g | 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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)