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Mung bean vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mung beans and potato bread

  • Mung beans are higher than potato bread in folate, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 125% higher.
  • Mung beans have 10 times more copper than potato bread. While mung beans have 0.941mg of copper, potato bread has only 0.094mg.
  • Mung beans have less sodium.
  • Mung beans have a lower glycemic index (31) than potato bread (61).

The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.5%
Contains more IronIron +199.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +901.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +309.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~369mg

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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +32.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +396%
Contains more CholineCholine +432.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.47mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33%
Contains more FatsFats +172.2%
Contains more WaterWater +270.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Potato bread DV% diff.
Folate 625µg 126µg 125%
Copper 0.941mg 0.094mg 94%
Iron 6.74mg 2.25mg 56%
Fiber 16.3g 6.3g 40%
Magnesium 189mg 28mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.188mg 36%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.253mg 34%
Protein 23.86g 12.5g 23%
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.817mg 22%
Sodium 15mg 375mg 16%
Potassium 1246mg 718mg 16%
Choline 97.9mg 18.4mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.232mg 12%
Zinc 2.68mg 1.44mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.106mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.25mg 6%
Calcium 132mg 188mg 6%
Carbs 62.62g 47.07g 5%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg 5%
Calories 347kcal 266kcal 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0g 3%
Fats 1.15g 3.13g 3%
Vitamin K 9µg 6.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.348g 0g 2%
Selenium 8.2µg 9.5µg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 46.32g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.6g 9.38g N/A
Phosphorus 367mg 369mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.47mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.161g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.782mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 1.847mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 1.664mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.286mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 1.237mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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)
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.

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.