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Mung bean vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mung bean and Whey

  • Whey contains less Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B5 than Mung bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 156% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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
10
:
0
Whey
Whey
Contains more Calcium +180.9%
Contains more Iron +11133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +697.8%
Contains more Potassium +673.9%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Zinc +1961.5%
Contains more Copper +23425%
Contains more Manganese +103400%
Contains more Selenium +331.6%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +180.9%
Contains more Iron +11133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +697.8%
Contains more Potassium +673.9%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Zinc +1961.5%
Contains more Copper +23425%
Contains more Manganese +103400%
Contains more Selenium +331.6%

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
11
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2941.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132.3%
Contains more Folate +62400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +850%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2941.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132.3%
Contains more Folate +62400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Protein +2707.1%
Contains more Fats +219.4%
Contains more Carbs +1118.3%
Contains more Other +526.4%
Contains more Water +929%
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
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +2707.1%
Contains more Fats +219.4%
Contains more Carbs +1118.3%
Contains more Other +526.4%
Contains more Water +929%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3390.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3390.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Whey Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 5.14g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 0.85g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.36g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 5.14g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 27kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 5.14g Whey
Fiber 16.3g 0g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 47mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.06mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 8mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 46mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 161mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 54mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.13mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.004mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.001mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 1.9µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 12IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 3µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0.1mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.036mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.158mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.074mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.383mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.031mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 9µg 0µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.013mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.054mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.047mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.078mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.068mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.016mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.027mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.046mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.016mg Mung bean
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.1g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.011g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
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 - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.