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Mung bean vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mung bean and Roe?

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Magnesium, yet Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 481% more.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
:
2
Roe
Roe
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +775.3%
Contains more Magnesium +626.9%
Contains more Potassium +340.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +109.4%
Contains more Copper +635.2%
Contains more Manganese +7861.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +530.5%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Roe
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +775.3%
Contains more Magnesium +626.9%
Contains more Potassium +340.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +109.4%
Contains more Copper +635.2%
Contains more Manganese +7861.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +530.5%

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
:
4
Roe
Roe
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +579.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.192
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%
Roe
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +579.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.192

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
3
Roe
Roe
Contains more Carbs +3161.5%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Fats +615.7%
Contains more Water +547.8%
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
Roe
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Carbs +3161.5%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Fats +615.7%
Contains more Water +547.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Roe
Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1222.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +786.5%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Roe
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1222.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +786.5%

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 Roe
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Roe Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 1.92g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 28.62g Roe
Fats 1.15g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 62.62g 1.92g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 204kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Roe
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 28mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.77mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 26mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 1246mg 283mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 117mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 1.28mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.128mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.013mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 114IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.277mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.192mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 1.154mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.185mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 92µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.782mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.847mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 1.664mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.286mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.401mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.695mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.866g Mung bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Roe
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
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $98.5)
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

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.