Mung bean vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mung beans and summer squash
- Mung beans are higher than summer squash in folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 149% higher.
- Mung beans have 19 times more iron than summer squash. While mung beans have 6.74mg of iron, summer squash has only 0.35mg.
- Summer squash has a lower glycemic index (13) than mung beans (31).
The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.
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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 | +1011.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +780% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +375.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1825.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1745.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +824.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +865.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +491.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1193.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +362.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1132.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2055.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1361.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +254.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1871.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +538.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1769.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +435.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +945.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.384 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +906.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +331.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 29µg | 149% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.051mg | 99% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 0.35mg | 80% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 1.1g | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.048mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 38mg | 47% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 1.21g | 45% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 17mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.175mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.155mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 262mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.29mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 3.35g | 20% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 6.7mg | 17% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 16kcal | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.2µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 17mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.218mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 15mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 0.487mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.089g | 2% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 0.18g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.044g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.025mg | 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
79%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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)