Mung bean vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mung beans and paprika different?
- Mung beans are richer in folate, while paprika is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 273% more than mung beans.
- Mung beans contain 13 times more folate than paprika. Mung beans contain 625µg of folate, while paprika contains 49µg.
- Mung beans have a higher glycemic index (31) than paprika (0).
Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, paprika 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.6% |
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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1175.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5605.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +427.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +346.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +460.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +792.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1020.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +952.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1922.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 2463µg | 273% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 29.1mg | 191% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 21.14mg | 180% |
| Folate | 625µg | 49µg | 144% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 2.141mg | 135% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 1.23mg | 77% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 34.9g | 74% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 80.3µg | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 7.766g | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 10.06mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 2280mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.713mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.33mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 1.59mg | 24% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 14.14g | 19% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 12.89g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 4.33mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 2.51mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 229mg | 10% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 51.5mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 314mg | 8% |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 2.14g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 1.695g | 4% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 282kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 6.3µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 178mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 53.99g | 3% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 68mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 19.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | N/A |
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
79%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
193%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.792g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.