Potato vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potatoes and mung beans
- Potatoes have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B3; however, mung beans are higher in folate, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Mung beans cover your daily folate needs 33% more than potatoes.
- Mung beans contain 10 times less vitamin C than potatoes. Potatoes contain 9.6mg of vitamin C, while mung beans contain 1mg.
- The glycemic index of potatoes is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +101.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
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 | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +364.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +467.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +98.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +192.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~19.15g
~equal in
Water
~72.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.6% |
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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| Folate | 28µg | 159µg | 33% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 7.6g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.067mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 7.02g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.164mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 266mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.577mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 48mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 1.4mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.5µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.156mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.84mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.298mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.8mg | 29.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Calories | 93kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 21.15g | 19.15g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.95g | 11.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.116g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.128g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.544mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)