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Mung bean vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Mandarin orange different?

  • Mung bean is higher than Mandarin orange in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 152% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mung bean contains 45 times more Iron than Mandarin orange. Mung bean contains 6.74mg of Iron, while Mandarin orange contains 0.15mg.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
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1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Calcium +256.8%
Contains more Iron +4393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1475%
Contains more Phosphorus +1735%
Contains more Potassium +650.6%
Contains more Zinc +3728.6%
Contains more Copper +2140.5%
Contains more Manganese +2553.8%
Contains more Selenium +8100%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +256.8%
Contains more Iron +4393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1475%
Contains more Phosphorus +1735%
Contains more Potassium +650.6%
Contains more Zinc +3728.6%
Contains more Copper +2140.5%
Contains more Manganese +2553.8%
Contains more Selenium +8100%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
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2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin E +155%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +547.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +784.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.7%
Contains more Folate +3806.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +456.3%
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +155%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +547.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +784.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.7%
Contains more Folate +3806.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +456.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +2845.7%
Contains more Fats +271%
Contains more Carbs +369.4%
Contains more Other +797.3%
Contains more Water +841.1%
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
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +2845.7%
Contains more Fats +271%
Contains more Carbs +369.4%
Contains more Other +797.3%
Contains more Water +841.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%

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 Mandarin orange
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 Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 11.54g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 0.81g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.31g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 13.34g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 53kcal Mung bean
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 6.6g 10.58g Mung bean
Fiber 16.3g 1.8g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 37mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.15mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 12mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 20mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 166mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 2.68mg 0.07mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.042mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.039mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.1µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.2mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.058mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.036mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.376mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.216mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.078mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 16µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.002mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.016mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.017mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.028mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.032mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.002mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.018mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.021mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.011mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.06g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.065g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.309g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange 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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.