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Mung bean vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mung bean and Agave nectar

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Zinc than Agave nectar.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 149% more.
  • Mung bean contains 367 times more Phosphorus than Agave nectar. Mung bean contains 367mg of Phosphorus, while Agave nectar contains 1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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
9
:
1
Agave nectar
Agave nectar
Contains more Calcium +13100%
Contains more Iron +7388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18800%
Contains more Phosphorus +36600%
Contains more Potassium +31050%
Contains more Zinc +26700%
Contains more Copper +10355.6%
Contains more Manganese +20600%
Contains more Selenium +382.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Agave nectar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Contains more Calcium +13100%
Contains more Iron +7388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18800%
Contains more Phosphorus +36600%
Contains more Potassium +31050%
Contains more Zinc +26700%
Contains more Copper +10355.6%
Contains more Manganese +20600%
Contains more Selenium +382.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
6
:
4
Agave nectar
Agave nectar
Contains more Vitamin B1 +409%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Folate +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
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%
Agave nectar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +409%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Folate +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Agave nectar
Agave nectar
Contains more Protein +26411.1%
Contains more Fats +155.6%
Contains more Other +2113.3%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Contains more Water +153.5%
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
Agave nectar
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +26411.1%
Contains more Fats +155.6%
Contains more Other +2113.3%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Contains more Water +153.5%

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 Agave nectar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Agave nectar Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 76.17g Agave nectar
Protein 23.86g 0.09g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.45g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 76.37g Agave nectar
Calories 347kcal 310kcal Mung bean
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 6.6g 68.03g Mung bean
Fiber 16.3g 0.2g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 1mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.09mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 1mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 1mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 4mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 4mg Agave nectar
Zinc 2.68mg 0.01mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.009mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.005mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 1.7µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 156IU Agave nectar
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 4.8mg 17mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.122mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.165mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.689mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.234mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 30µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 22.5µg Agave nectar
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 0g Agave nectar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Agave nectar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
25%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.