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Mung bean vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mung beans and pepperoni?

  • Mung beans are higher in folate, copper, iron, fiber, and magnesium, yet pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 155% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mung beans is lower.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +594.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +354.7%
Contains more IronIron +406.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +934.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.44mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.074mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 2% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +12400%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.362mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5206.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3924.3%
Contains more WaterWater +215.5%
Contains more OtherOther +42.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 18% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12800.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1060.9%

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 Pepperoni
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Pepperoni DV% diff.
Folate 625µg 5µg 155%
Copper 0.941mg 0.091mg 94%
Saturated fat 0.348g 17.708g 79%
Fats 1.15g 46.28g 69%
Sodium 15mg 1582mg 68%
Iron 6.74mg 1.33mg 68%
Fiber 16.3g 0g 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.161g 20.77g 52%
Magnesium 189mg 18mg 41%
Selenium 8.2µg 29µg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Phosphorus 367mg 158mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.271mg 29%
Potassium 1246mg 274mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 4.458g 27%
Carbs 62.62g 1.18g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.93mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 4.987mg 17%
Calcium 132mg 19mg 11%
Protein 23.86g 19.25g 9%
Calories 347kcal 504kcal 8%
Choline 97.9mg 51.2mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.03mg 3%
Vitamin K 9µg 5.8µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.362mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.257mg 2%
Manganese 1.035mg 1.074mg 2%
Zinc 2.68mg 2.44mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 46.32g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 6.6g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.782mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.847mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.664mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.286mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.237mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
79%
Mung bean
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1567mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.