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Pistachio vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pistachio and Mung bean

  • Pistachio is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Mung bean is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 144% higher.
  • Pistachio has 17 times more Saturated Fat than Mung bean. While Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, Mung bean has 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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
4
:
6
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.9%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Iron +71.9%
Contains more Magnesium +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +17.1%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +15.9%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Iron +71.9%
Contains more Magnesium +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
5
:
5
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.3%
Contains more Folate +1125.5%
Pistachio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +267.3%
Contains more Folate +1125.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
1
:
4
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +3840.9%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +130.5%
Contains more Water +107.1%
Contains more Other +11.4%
Pistachio
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
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
Contains more Fats +3840.9%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +130.5%
Contains more Water +107.1%
Contains more Other +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
2
:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14345.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3644.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14345.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3644.8%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Pistachio Mung bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 20.16g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 45.32g 1.15g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 560kcal 347kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 6.6g Mung bean
Fiber 10.6g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 105mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 3.92mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 121mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 490mg 367mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 1mg 15mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 1.3mg 0.941mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 1.035mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 516IU 114IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 6µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.51mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 4.8mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.621mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.382mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.684mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.604mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.138mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.36mg 0.286mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.249mg 1.237mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.161g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.384g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Mung bean
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
71%
Pistachio
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
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.

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients
  2. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.