Mung bean vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mung beans and lentil
- Mung beans are richer than lentil in folate, copper, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B5, and manganese.
- Mung beans cover your daily folate needs 111% more than lentil.
- Mung beans have 5 times more magnesium than lentil. Mung beans have 189mg of magnesium, while lentil has 36mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +425% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +594.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +237.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +274.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +109.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +192.9% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +267.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +219.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +199.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +429.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +245.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +199.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +202.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +669.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +151.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
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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| Folate | 625µg | 181µg | 111% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.251mg | 77% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 3.33mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.169mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 36mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 7.9g | 34% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 9.02g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 180mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 369mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.638mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.494mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.178mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 20.13g | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 1.27mg | 13% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 32.7mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.073mg | 12% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 116kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 19mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 2.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 1.06mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 1.7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.175g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.053g | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
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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?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)