Mung bean vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mung beans and nattō
- Mung beans have more folate, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium, while nattō has more iron and manganese.
- Mung beans cover your daily need for folate, 154% more than nattō.
- Mung beans contain 9 times more vitamin B5 than nattō. While mung beans contain 1.91mg of vitamin B5, nattō contains only 0.215mg.
- Mung beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mung beans is 31, while the glycemic index of nattō is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Natto.
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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 | +64.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +288.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +788.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7712.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +170.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +156.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +393.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +856.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +508% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1409.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1517.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 8µg | 154% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 5.4g | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 6.21g | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.16mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.215mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.667mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 174mg | 28% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 8.6mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 1.528mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.13mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 115mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 12.68g | 17% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 11g | 15% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 729mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 23.1µg | 12% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 19.4g | 9% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 217mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 57mg | 7% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 211kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 2.43g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 1.591g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 3.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 8.8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 7.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 4.89g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.512mg | 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 Sugar?
Nattō is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.