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Mung bean vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Tuna Bluefin different?

  • Mung bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Magnesium, while Tuna Bluefin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 453% more than Mung bean.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +195.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +285.8%
Contains more IronIron +414.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +755.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +248.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5075%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +470.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 151% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +31150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more FatsFats +446.1%
Contains more WaterWater +552.9%
Contains more OtherOther +42.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1175.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Calories 347kcal 184kcal Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 1.15g 6.28g Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Net carbs 46.32g 0g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 0g Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 64mg Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 10mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 323mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.31mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.11mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.77mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 326mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 50mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 6µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.02mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.278mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 1.37mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 2µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.612g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 2.053g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 1.844g Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 0.782mg 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 1.847mg 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.664mg 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.286mg 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.168mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.695mg 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
79%
Mung bean
158%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.