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Mung bean vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Prunes

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B5, however, Prunes is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 155% higher.
  • Mung bean has 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Prunes. While Mung bean has 0.621mg of Vitamin B1, Prunes has 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Calcium +207%
Contains more Iron +624.7%
Contains more Magnesium +361%
Contains more Phosphorus +431.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.2%
Contains more Zinc +509.1%
Contains more Copper +234.9%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains more Selenium +2633.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Prunes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Calcium +207%
Contains more Iron +624.7%
Contains more Magnesium +361%
Contains more Phosphorus +431.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.2%
Contains more Zinc +509.1%
Contains more Copper +234.9%
Contains more Manganese +246.2%
Contains more Selenium +2633.3%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
:
2
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Vitamin E +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +15525%
Contains more Vitamin A +585.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +561.1%
Mung bean
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%
Prunes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +15525%
Contains more Vitamin A +585.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +561.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Protein +994.5%
Contains more Fats +202.6%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Water +241.7%
Equal in Carbs - 63.88
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Prunes
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Protein +994.5%
Contains more Fats +202.6%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Water +241.7%
Equal in Carbs - 63.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
1
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +519.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Prunes
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +519.4%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Mung bean Prunes
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 23.86g 2.18g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.38g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 347kcal 240kcal Mung bean
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 6.6g 38.13g Mung bean
Fiber 16.3g 7.1g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 43mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.93mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 41mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 69mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 732mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 2.68mg 0.44mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.281mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.299mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.3µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.43mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0.6mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.051mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.186mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.882mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.422mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.205mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 4µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.025mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.049mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.041mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.066mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.05mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.016mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.052mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.056mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.027mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.053g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.062g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Prunes
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
82%
Mung bean
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
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)

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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.