Mung bean vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mung beans and taro different?
- Mung beans are higher than taro in folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, manganese, and zinc.
- Mung beans cover your daily need for folate, 151% more than taro.
- Mung beans contain 12 times more iron than taro. Mung beans contain 6.74mg of iron, while taro contains 0.55mg.
- Taro has a higher glycemic index (54) than mung beans (31).
Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Taro, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +472.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1125.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +447.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1065.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +336.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1071.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +553.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +832% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +275.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +530.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2740.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +465.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1490.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +475% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +680.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +906.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +362.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 22µg | 151% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.172mg | 85% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 0.55mg | 77% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 4.1g | 49% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 1.5g | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.095mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 84mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 33mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.303mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.383mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.23mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 591mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.025mg | 16% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 17.3mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 2.38mg | 12% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 112kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 26.46g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 0.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.283mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.083g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 4.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.034mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.307g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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)