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Mung bean vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Tuna

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 182% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +632.6%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Zinc +495.6%
Contains more Copper +2088.4%
Contains more Manganese +7861.5%
Contains more Selenium +1219.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +632.6%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Zinc +495.6%
Contains more Copper +2088.4%
Contains more Manganese +7861.5%
Contains more Selenium +1219.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333

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
8
:
4
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.9%
Contains more Folate +31150%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.9%
Contains more Folate +31150%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +94.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +159.4%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Water +662.2%
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
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +94.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +159.4%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Water +662.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%

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 Tuna
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 0g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 1.15g 0.59g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 0g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 130kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 0g Tuna
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 4mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.92mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 42mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 333mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 527mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 54mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.45mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.043mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.013mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 114IU 65IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.29mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.134mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.137mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.334mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 625µg 2µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 9µg 0.1µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.782mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.847mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.664mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.286mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.091mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.695mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.138g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.175g Mung bean
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
82%
Mung bean
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.