Mung bean vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mung beans and pound cake
- Mung beans are richer than pound cake in folate, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Mung beans cover your daily folate needs 146% more than pound cake.
- Mung beans have 27 times more fiber than pound cake. Mung beans have 16.3g of fiber, while pound cake has 0.6g.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than mung beans (31).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +2262.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +736.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +355.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2140.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +523.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +840.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +259% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +293.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +961.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +429.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1388.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +377.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1113.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +185.9% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1775.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +790.4% |
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 | 42µg | 146% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.042mg | 100% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 1.48mg | 66% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 0.6g | 63% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 8mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.11mg | 40% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 5g | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.173mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 140mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 149mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.485mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.036mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.43mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 4.811g | 20% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 13.96g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 3.419g | 20% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 47mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 1.7µg | 6% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 65.6mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 1.615mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 53.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.249mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 353kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.463g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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