Mung bean vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mung beans and prunes
- Mung beans are higher in folate, copper, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin B5; however, prunes are richer in vitamin K.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 155% higher.
- Mung beans have 12 times more vitamin B1 than prunes. While mung beans have 0.621mg of vitamin B1, prunes have only 0.051mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.
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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 | +361% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +624.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +234.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +509.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +431.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +246.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2633.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
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 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +352.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15525% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +869.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +561.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +994.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +202.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +241.7% |
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Carbs
~63.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +203.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +519.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 4µg | 155% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 0.93mg | 73% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.281mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.051mg | 48% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 2.18g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 69mg | 43% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 59.5µg | 42% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 7.1g | 37% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 41mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.299mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.422mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.44mg | 20% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 10.1mg | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 732mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.205mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.3µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 240kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 39µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.186mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.062g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 1.882mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 63.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 38.13g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.027mg | 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
79%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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)