Mung bean vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mung beans and peanut butter different?
- Mung beans are richer in folate, iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, and potassium, while peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, and manganese.
- Mung beans cover your daily need for folate, 135% more than peanut butter.
- Mung beans contain 4 times more vitamin B1 than peanut butter. Mung beans contain 0.621mg of vitamin B1, while peanut butter contains 0.15mg.
- Mung beans are lower in saturated fat.
- Mung beans have a higher glycemic index (31) than peanut butter (14).
Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types were used 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 | +169.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +287.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +314% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +618.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1684.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +482.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
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:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +180.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +635.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4366.1% |
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Protein
~22.21g
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
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16012.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3164.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 87µg | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 12.535g | 81% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 51.36g | 77% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 13.112mg | 68% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 25.941g | 64% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 1.74mg | 63% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.422mg | 58% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 9.1mg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 10.325g | 45% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 5g | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.15mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 1.665mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 558mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 1.137mg | 15% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 598kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 22.31g | 13% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 49mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 0.3µg | 7% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 335mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.441mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 168mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.192mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 22.21g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 2.51mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.075g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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
79%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.977g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)