Mung bean vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mung beans and yolk
- Mung beans have more folate, copper, fiber, iron, and magnesium; however, yolk is higher in choline, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 362% more than mung beans.
- 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 Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.
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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 | +3680% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1043.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +146.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1122.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +16.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1781.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +582.9% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9279.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1185.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +328.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6250% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +405.9% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +737.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1644.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +95.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2207.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +478% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7190.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +994.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 1085mg | 362% |
Choline | 97.9mg | 820.2mg | 131% |
Folate | 625µg | 146µg | 120% |
Copper | 0.941mg | 0.077mg | 96% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 56µg | 87% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.95µg | 81% |
Fiber | 16.3g | 0g | 65% |
Iron | 6.74mg | 2.73mg | 50% |
Magnesium | 189mg | 5mg | 44% |
Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.055mg | 43% |
Saturated fat | 0.348g | 9.551g | 42% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 381µg | 42% |
Fats | 1.15g | 26.54g | 39% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.176mg | 37% |
Potassium | 1246mg | 109mg | 33% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 11.738g | 29% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 218IU | 27% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.4µg | 27% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 4.204g | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.528mg | 23% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 2.99mg | 22% |
Carbs | 62.62g | 3.59g | 20% |
Protein | 23.86g | 15.86g | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 0.024mg | 14% |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 2.58mg | 14% |
Vitamin K | 9µg | 0.7µg | 7% |
Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 367mg | 390mg | 3% |
Zinc | 2.68mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
Calories | 347kcal | 322kcal | 1% |
Sodium | 15mg | 48mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 46.32g | 3.59g | N/A |
Calcium | 132mg | 129mg | 0% |
Sugar | 6.6g | 0.56g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.664mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.237mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.114g | N/A |
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%

114%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%

73%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?

Yolk is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.203g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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.