Pistachio vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pistachios and mung beans
- Pistachios are higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, mung beans are richer in folate, iron, vitamin B5, fiber, and magnesium.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 144% higher.
- Pistachios have 17 times more saturated fat than mung beans. While pistachios have 5.907g of saturated fat, mung beans have only 0.348g.
The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw.
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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 CopperCopper | +38.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.1% |
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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +460.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +345% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +267.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1125.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +3840.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +107.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14345.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3644.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 51µg | 625µg | 144% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.382mg | 101% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 0.384g | 93% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 1.15g | 68% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 0.161g | 58% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.941mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 6.74mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 1.91mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 0.348g | 25% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 16.3g | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.621mg | 21% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 367mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 0.51mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 189mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 62.62g | 12% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 347kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 1.035mg | 7% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 23.86g | 7% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 1246mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.233mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 2.251mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 2.68mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 8.2µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 4.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.