Mung bean vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mung beans and sunflower seeds?
- Mung beans are richer in folate, yet sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 231% higher.
- Mung beans have 3 times more folate than sunflower seeds. Mung beans have 625µg of folate, while sunflower seeds have 227µg.
- Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index than mung beans.
We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +69.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +546.3% |
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 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +77.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6796.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +270.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.1% |
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:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +213.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4374.8% |
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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
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11408.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5925.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 35.17mg | 231% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 23.137g | 152% |
| Folate | 625µg | 227µg | 100% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 1.8mg | 95% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 53µg | 81% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 51.46g | 77% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 1.345mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 1.48mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 18.528g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 660mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 1.95mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 8.335mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 325mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 8.6g | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 5mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 4.455g | 19% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 5.25mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 645mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 1.13mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 20g | 14% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 584kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.355mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 55.1mg | 8% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 20.78g | 6% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 78mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 1.4mg | 4% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 2.62g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | 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
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146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.107g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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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