Mung bean vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mung beans and sesame
- Mung beans have more folate and vitamin B5, while sesame has more copper, iron, calcium, manganese, selenium, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Sesame covers your daily need for copper, 349% more than mung beans.
- Mung beans contain 38 times more vitamin B5 than sesame. While mung beans contain 1.91mg of vitamin B5, sesame contains only 0.05mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +166.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +638.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +333.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +189.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +319.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3720% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +544.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +167% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4219.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11551.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5570.1% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.941mg | 4.082mg | 349% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 21.773g | 143% |
| Folate | 625µg | 97µg | 132% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 14.55mg | 98% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 975mg | 84% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 49.67g | 75% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 2.46mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 34.4µg | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 18.759g | 46% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 7.75mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 351mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.05mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 629mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.79mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 6.957g | 30% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 468mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 11.8g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 4.515mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.791mg | 14% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 25.6mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 23.45g | 13% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 17.73g | 12% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 573kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.247mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 11.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.358mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.94mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.99mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.522mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
348%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.