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Mung bean vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mung bean and Mars

  • Mung bean has more Iron, and Fiber than Mars.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Iron is 74% more.
  • Mung bean contains 8 times more Fiber than Mars. Mung bean contains 16.3g of Fiber, while Mars contains 2g.
  • Mung bean contains less Sugar.

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
10
:
0
Mars
Mars
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +683.7%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Mars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +683.7%
Contains less Sodium -89%

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
11
:
1
Mars
Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +860%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.5%
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%
Mars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +860%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Mars
Mars
Contains more Protein +457.5%
Contains more Water +432.4%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Contains more Fats +1580%
Contains more Carbs +15.6%
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
Mars
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +457.5%
Contains more Water +432.4%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Contains more Fats +1580%
Contains more Carbs +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
0
Mars
Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Mars
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

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 Mars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Mars Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 70.4g Mars
Protein 23.86g 4.28g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 62.62g 72.4g Mars
Calories 347kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 6.6g 58.94g Mung bean
Fiber 16.3g 2g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 90mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.86mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 136mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0.5mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 11.651g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.