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Seed vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Seed and Mung bean?

  • Seed is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Mung bean is richer in Folate, and Potassium.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 144% higher.
  • Seed has 7 times more Selenium than Mung bean. Seed has 55.2µg of Selenium, while Mung bean has 8.2µg.

We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Seed
Seed
7
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Calcium +378%
Contains more Iron +14.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +163.1%
Contains more Selenium +573.2%
Contains more Potassium +206.1%
Equal in Sodium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.941
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Calcium +378%
Contains more Iron +14.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +163.1%
Contains more Selenium +573.2%
Contains more Potassium +206.1%
Equal in Sodium - 15
Equal in Copper - 0.941

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.
Seed
Seed
1
:
10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +1175.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.51
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.621
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 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 B3 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +1175.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.51
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.621

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
2
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +2573%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +48.7%
Contains more Water +56%
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +2573%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +48.7%
Contains more Water +56%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
2
:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1334.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6062.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 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 +1334.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6062.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seed Mung bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 16.54g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 30.74g 1.15g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 486kcal 347kcal Seed
Sugar 6.6g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 16.3g Seed
Calcium 631mg 132mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 6.74mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 189mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 367mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 16mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 4.58mg 2.68mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 2.723mg 1.035mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 8.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.251mg Seed
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 49µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.26mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.801mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.371mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.97mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.588mg 0.286mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.95mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.531mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.161g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.384g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Seed
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.982g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
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)

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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.