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Mung bean vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mung bean and Turmeric

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin E , Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 816% more than Mung bean.
  • Mung bean contains 31 times more Folate than Turmeric. While Mung bean contains 625µg of Folate, Turmeric contains only 20µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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
3
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7
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +716%
Contains more Magnesium +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +1813%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +716%
Contains more Magnesium +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +1813%

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
:
2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257%
Contains more Folate +3025%
Contains more Vitamin E +768.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.9%
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%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257%
Contains more Folate +3025%
Contains more Vitamin E +768.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
4
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Protein +146.5%
Contains more Fats +182.6%
Contains more Water +42%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Equal in Carbs - 67.14
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
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Protein +146.5%
Contains more Fats +182.6%
Contains more Water +42%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Equal in Carbs - 67.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
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2
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.9%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 44.44g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 9.68g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 62.62g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 347kcal 312kcal Mung bean
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 6.6g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 16.3g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 132mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 6.74mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 189mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 367mg 299mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 15mg 27mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.941mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 1.035mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 8.2µg 6.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0.7mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.058mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.15mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.35mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.542mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.107mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 20µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.17mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.33mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.47mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.81mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.38mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.14mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.53mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.66mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.15mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.838g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Turmeric
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
82%
Mung bean
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
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)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.