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Mung bean vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Salsa different?

  • Mung bean is higher than Salsa in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 152% more than Salsa.
  • Mung bean contains 16 times more Zinc than Salsa. Mung bean contains 2.68mg of Zinc, while Salsa contains 0.17mg.
  • Mung bean is lower in Sodium.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and USDA Commodity, salsa types were used 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.
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Salsa
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +200.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1081.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1123.3%
Contains more Potassium +361.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +1476.5%
Contains more Copper +880.2%
Contains more Selenium +1950%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +200.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1081.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1123.3%
Contains more Potassium +361.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +1476.5%
Contains more Copper +880.2%
Contains more Selenium +1950%

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.
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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1142%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Contains more Folate +3189.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +382.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1142%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Contains more Folate +3189.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +382.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1490.7%
Contains more Fats +475%
Contains more Carbs +794.6%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Contains more Water +891.2%
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +1490.7%
Contains more Fats +475%
Contains more Carbs +794.6%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Contains more Water +891.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +906.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +906.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 5.6g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 1.5g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.2g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 7g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 36kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Salsa
Fiber 16.3g 1.4g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 12mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.24mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 16mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 30mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 270mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 430mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.17mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.096mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.4µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 4mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.05mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.03mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.08mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.149mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 19µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.016g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.107g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
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

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.