Mung bean vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mung beans and soy sauce
- The amount of folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium in mung beans is higher than in soy sauce.
- Soy sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 238% more than mung beans.
- Mung beans contain 45 times more folate than soy sauce. While mung beans contain 625µg of folate, soy sauce contains only 14µg.
- The amount of sodium in mung beans is lower.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of mung beans is 31.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
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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 | +155.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +364.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2088.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +208% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1540% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1781.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +543.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4364.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +435% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +193.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1170.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +686.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +358.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 15mg | 5493mg | 238% |
| Folate | 625µg | 14µg | 153% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.043mg | 100% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 1.45mg | 66% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 0.8g | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.033mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.297mg | 32% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 8.14g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 166mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 74mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 435mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 4.93g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.148mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.87mg | 16% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 53kcal | 15% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18.3mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.5µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 33mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.165mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.073g | 1% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 1.018mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.263g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 2.196mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.174mg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 5478mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)