Mung bean vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mung beans and peanuts?
- Mung beans are higher in folate, fiber, iron, potassium, and choline, yet peanuts are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, and copper.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 96% more.
- Mung beans have 2 times more fiber than peanuts. While mung beans have 16.3g of fiber, peanuts have only 8.5g.
- The amount of saturated fat in mung beans is lower.
- The glycemic index of peanuts is lower.
We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Peanuts, all types, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +436% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +288.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4181.7% |
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Protein
~25.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15071.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3951.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 15.558g | 101% |
| Folate | 625µg | 240µg | 96% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 49.24g | 74% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 12.066mg | 61% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 24.426g | 61% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 8.33mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 1.934mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 8.5g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 6.279g | 27% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 4.58mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 1.144mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 705mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 16.13g | 15% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 567kcal | 11% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 52.5mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.135mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 3.27mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 168mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 92mg | 4% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 25.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.348mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 1.767mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 7.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 376mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 4.72g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.652mg | 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?
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.