Pecan vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pecan and mung beans
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, and zinc; however, mung beans are richer in folate, iron, fiber, potassium, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 151% more.
- Pecan contains 18 times more saturated fat than mung beans. Pecan contains 6.18g of saturated fat, while mung beans contain 0.348g.
- Mung beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mung beans is 31, while the glycemic index of pecan is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pecans 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 | +27.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +334.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +203.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.8% |
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 | +174.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +336.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +157.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2740.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +141.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +6158.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +351.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +157.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25242.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5528.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 1.035mg | 151% |
| Folate | 22µg | 625µg | 151% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 0.384g | 142% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 1.15g | 109% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 0.161g | 102% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 6.74mg | 53% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 23.86g | 29% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.941mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 0.348g | 27% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 16.3g | 27% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 1246mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 1.91mg | 21% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 347kcal | 17% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 2.68mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 189mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 62.62g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 367mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.382mg | 13% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 97.9mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 8.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.233mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 2.251mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 132mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.51mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 4.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.621mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
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
31%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)