Mung bean vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between mung beans and mcDonald's Big Mac?
- Mung beans are higher in folate, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, and potassium, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 145% more.
- Mung beans have 10 times more fiber than mcDonald's Big Mac. While mung beans have 16.3g of fiber, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 1.6g.
- The glycemic index of mung beans is lower.
We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC types in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +845% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +588.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +237% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +860.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +402.4% |
| 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 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1258.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1200.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +466.9% |
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
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2057.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Folate | 625µg | 46µg | 145% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.098mg | 94% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 1.6g | 59% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 2mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 20mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.176mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.206mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 122mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 181mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 29% | |
| Protein | 23.86g | 11.82g | 24% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 14.96g | 21% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 460mg | 19% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 3.803g | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 20.08g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 3.474g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 3.384mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 1.91mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 257kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 116mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.306g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.588g | N/A |
| 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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.5)