Brazil nut vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brazil nut and mung beans different?
- Brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin E, while mung beans are higher in folate, iron, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Brazil nut covers your daily need for selenium, 3471% more than mung beans.
- Brazil nut contains 46 times more saturated fat than mung beans. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of saturated fat, while mung beans contain 0.348g.
- Mung beans have a higher glycemic index (31) than brazil nut (10).
Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +98.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23278% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +177.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +1007.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +585.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +565.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +663.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +938% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2740.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +239.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +5734.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +433.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +164.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.384 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14731.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6253.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 8.2µg | 3471% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 0.384g | 160% |
| Folate | 22µg | 625µg | 151% |
| Fats | 67.1g | 1.15g | 101% |
| Copper | 1.743mg | 0.941mg | 89% |
| Saturated fat | 16.134g | 0.348g | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.879g | 0.161g | 59% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 6.74mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 725mg | 367mg | 51% |
| Magnesium | 376mg | 189mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 16.3g | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 1.91mg | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 0.51mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.382mg | 22% |
| Protein | 14.32g | 23.86g | 19% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 1246mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 11.74g | 62.62g | 17% |
| Calories | 659kcal | 347kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.233mg | 15% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 97.9mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 4.06mg | 2.68mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 2.251mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 1.223mg | 1.035mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 9µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.24g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.76mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | 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
27%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.786g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)