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Mung bean vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Cayenne pepper

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, and Copper, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% higher.
  • Mung bean has 6 times more Folate than Cayenne pepper. While Mung bean has 625µg of Folate, Cayenne pepper has only 106µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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
5
:
5
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Magnesium +24.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +152.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains more Manganese +93.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48
Equal in Selenium - 8.8
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Magnesium +24.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +152.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains more Manganese +93.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48
Equal in Selenium - 8.8

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
3
:
7
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.3%
Contains more Folate +489.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +36400%
Contains more Vitamin E +5749%
Contains more Vitamin C +1491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +541.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +792.2%
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%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.3%
Contains more Folate +489.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +36400%
Contains more Vitamin E +5749%
Contains more Vitamin C +1491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +541.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +792.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +98.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Fats +1401.7%
Contains more Other +81.9%
Equal in Carbs - 56.63
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
Cayenne pepper
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Protein +98.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Fats +1401.7%
Contains more Other +81.9%
Equal in Carbs - 56.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1608.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2079.7%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1608.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2079.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 29.43g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 12.01g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 62.62g 56.63g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 318kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 10.34g Mung bean
Fiber 16.3g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 132mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 6.74mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 189mg 152mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 293mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 15mg 30mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 2.48mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.373mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.2µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 114IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.51mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 4.8mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.328mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 625µg 106µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
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 3.26g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Cayenne pepper
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
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.