Mung bean vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mung beans and thyme different?
- Mung beans are higher in folate, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, thyme is richer in vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, manganese, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for thyme is 173% higher.
- Mung beans contain 14 times more folate than thyme. While mung beans contain 625µg of folate, thyme contains only 45µg.
- Mung beans have a lower glycemic index (31) than thyme (45).
Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Thyme, fresh are the varieties 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 | +18.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +246.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +206.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1193.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +367% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1288.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3235.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +329.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +619.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 160.1mg | 173% |
| Folate | 625µg | 45µg | 145% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 17.45mg | 134% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.048mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.555mg | 43% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 5.56g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 106mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.409mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 1.719mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 405mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 238µg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 609mg | 19% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.471mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 24.45g | 13% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 101kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 14g | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 1.81mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 160mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 1.824mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.348mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 1.68g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.532g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.467g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 15mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.081g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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)