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Mung bean vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mung bean and Seed?

  • Mung bean is richer in Folate, and Potassium, yet Seed is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 144% higher.
  • Mung bean has 3 times more Potassium than Seed. Mung bean has 1246mg of Potassium, while Seed has 407mg.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types in this comparison.

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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
3
:
7
Seed
Seed
Contains more Potassium +206.1%
Contains more Calcium +378%
Contains more Iron +14.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +163.1%
Contains more Selenium +573.2%
Equal in Sodium - 16
Equal in Copper - 0.924
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Potassium +206.1%
Contains more Calcium +378%
Contains more Iron +14.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +163.1%
Contains more Selenium +573.2%
Equal in Sodium - 16
Equal in Copper - 0.924

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
10
:
1
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin A +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +1175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.62
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%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +1175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +48.7%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Fats +2573%
Contains more Other +44.6%
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
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +48.7%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Fats +2573%
Contains more Other +44.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1334.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6062.8%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1334.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6062.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Seed Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 7.72g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 16.54g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 62.62g 42.12g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 486kcal Seed
Sugar 6.6g Seed
Fiber 16.3g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 132mg 631mg Seed
Iron 6.74mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 189mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 367mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 1246mg 407mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 16mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.941mg 0.924mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 8.2µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 114IU 54IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.5mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 1.6mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.62mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.17mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 49µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.782mg 0.709mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.801mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.371mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.97mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.016mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.95mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.531mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 3.33g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 2.309g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
82%
Mung bean
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.982g)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.