Mung bean vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mung beans and mars
- Mung beans have more iron and fiber than mars.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for iron is 74% more.
- Mung beans contain 8 times more fiber than mars. Mung beans contain 16.3g of fiber, while mars contains 2g.
- Mung beans contain less sugar.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of mung beans is 31.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +683.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +457.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +432.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1580% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 156% | |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 0.86mg | 74% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 2g | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 52% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 52% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 11.651g | 51% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 45% | |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 45% | |
| Protein | 23.86g | 4.28g | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 29% | |
| Fats | 1.15g | 19.32g | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 24% | |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 18% | |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 475kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 72.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 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% |
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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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