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Mung bean vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mung bean and Oregano?

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin E , Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 511% more.
  • Mung bean has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Oregano. While Mung bean has 0.621mg of Vitamin B1, Oregano has only 0.177mg.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, oregano, dried types in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +148%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Contains more Calcium +1109.8%
Contains more Iron +446%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +382.1%
Equal in Potassium - 1260
Equal in Zinc - 2.69
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Selenium +82.2%
Contains more Calcium +1109.8%
Contains more Iron +446%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +382.1%
Equal in Potassium - 1260
Equal in Zinc - 2.69

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more Folate +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1392.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3480.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6807.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Contains more Vitamin C +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more Folate +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1392.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3480.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +6807.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +165.1%
Contains more Fats +272.2%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +137%
Equal in Water - 9.93
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more Protein +165.1%
Contains more Fats +272.2%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +137%
Equal in Water - 9.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.5%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 26.42g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 9g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 4.28g Oregano
Carbs 62.62g 68.92g Oregano
Calories 347kcal 265kcal Mung bean
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 6.6g 4.09g Oregano
Fiber 16.3g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 132mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 6.74mg 36.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 189mg 270mg Oregano
Phosphorus 367mg 148mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 1260mg Oregano
Sodium 15mg 25mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 2.69mg Oregano
Copper 0.941mg 0.633mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 8.2µg 4.5µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 0.51mg 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 4.8mg 2.3mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.177mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.921mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 625µg 237µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.203mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.322mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.441mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.78mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.5mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.127mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.449mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.585mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.144mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.551g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.716g Oregano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 1.369g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Oregano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
82%
Mung bean
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.