Mung bean vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mung beans and walnut
- Mung beans have more folate, iron, fiber, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, walnut is higher in manganese, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Mung beans cover your daily folate needs 132% more than walnut.
- Walnut contains 3 times less vitamin B5 than mung beans. Mung beans contain 1.91mg of vitamin B5, while walnut contains 0.57mg.
- Mung beans have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of mung beans is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Nuts, walnuts, english.
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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 | +19.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +182.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +131.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +68.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +15.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +269.2% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +235.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +537.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +149.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +356.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +122.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +86.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +5570.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5448.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12184.9% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 47.174g | 312% |
Folate | 625µg | 98µg | 132% |
Manganese | 1.035mg | 3.414mg | 103% |
Fats | 1.15g | 65.21g | 99% |
Copper | 0.941mg | 1.586mg | 72% |
Iron | 6.74mg | 2.91mg | 48% |
Fiber | 16.3g | 6.7g | 38% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.57mg | 27% |
Saturated fat | 0.348g | 6.126g | 26% |
Potassium | 1246mg | 441mg | 24% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.341mg | 23% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 8.933g | 22% |
Protein | 23.86g | 15.23g | 17% |
Carbs | 62.62g | 13.71g | 16% |
Calories | 347kcal | 654kcal | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.537mg | 12% |
Choline | 97.9mg | 39.2mg | 11% |
Magnesium | 189mg | 158mg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 1.125mg | 7% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 4.9µg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
Vitamin K | 9µg | 2.7µg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 1.3mg | 4% |
Zinc | 2.68mg | 3.09mg | 4% |
Calcium | 132mg | 98mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 367mg | 346mg | 3% |
Sodium | 15mg | 2mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 46.32g | 7.01g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.6g | 2.61g | N/A |
Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.625mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.17mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.237mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.09g | 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
79%

32%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%

152%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.778g)
Which food is cheaper?

Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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)