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Mung bean vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mung bean and Meatball

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 137% more.
  • Mung bean contains 11 times more Magnesium than Meatball. Mung bean contains 189mg of Magnesium, while Meatball contains 18mg.
  • Mung bean contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Meatballs, meatless.

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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
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Calcium +428%
Contains more Iron +212%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Potassium +592.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Equal in Phosphorus - 344
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +428%
Contains more Iron +212%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Potassium +592.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Equal in Phosphorus - 344

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
7
:
4
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Folate +701.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Folate +701.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +682.8%
Contains more Fats +682.6%
Contains more Water +540.9%
Contains more Other +20.5%
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
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +682.8%
Contains more Fats +682.6%
Contains more Water +540.9%
Contains more Other +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1259%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1115.1%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1259%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1115.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 3.4g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 21g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 9g Meatball
Carbs 62.62g 8g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 197kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 1.25g Meatball
Fiber 16.3g 4.6g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 25mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.16mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 18mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 344mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 180mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 550mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 1.8mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.706mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.8µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.213mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.5mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.2mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 78µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Meatball
Vitamin K 9µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.425g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 2.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Meatball
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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.077g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.