Mung bean vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mung beans and tomatillos
- Mung beans have more folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, tomatillos have more manganese.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6607% higher.
- Tomatillos have 89 times less folate than mung beans. Mung beans have 625µg of folate, while tomatillos have 7µg.
Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Tomatillos, 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 | +845% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1785.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +364.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +987.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1091.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1118.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +841% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1540% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14682.6% |
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 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1311.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +565.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +582.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8828.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2385.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +972.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +503.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +912.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.155g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.417g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.035mg | 153mg | 6607% |
| Folate | 625µg | 7µg | 155% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.079mg | 96% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 0.62mg | 77% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 1.9g | 58% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.044mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 39mg | 47% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 0.96g | 46% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 20mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.15mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 268mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.056mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.22mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 5.84g | 19% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 7.6mg | 16% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 32kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.035mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.5µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 7mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 11.7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 1.85mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.139g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 10.1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 1.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.417g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 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
126%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo 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)