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Flax seeds vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flax seeds and Mung beans

  • Flax seeds are higher than Mung beans in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Flax seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 123% higher.
  • Flax seeds have 10 times more Selenium than Mung beans. While Flax seeds have 25.4µg of Selenium, Mung beans have only 2.5µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 8.1% 23% 53% 52% 23% 42% 0.26% 39% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +716.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +844.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.6%
Contains more IronIron +309.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +682.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +416.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +548.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +732.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +916%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 1.4% 3% 0% 41% 14% 11% 25% 15% 0% 6.8% 119% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +902.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +606%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +59.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10994.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +369.6%
Contains more WaterWater +944%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.128 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13838.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22345.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Mung beans Opinion
Calories 534kcal 105kcal Flax seeds
Protein 18.29g 7.02g Flax seeds
Fats 42.16g 0.38g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1mg Mung beans
Net carbs 1.58g 11.55g Mung beans
Carbs 28.88g 19.15g Flax seeds
Magnesium 392mg 48mg Flax seeds
Calcium 255mg 27mg Flax seeds
Potassium 813mg 266mg Flax seeds
Iron 5.73mg 1.4mg Flax seeds
Sugar 1.55g 2g Flax seeds
Fiber 27.3g 7.6g Flax seeds
Copper 1.22mg 0.156mg Flax seeds
Zinc 4.34mg 0.84mg Flax seeds
Phosphorus 642mg 99mg Flax seeds
Sodium 30mg 2mg Mung beans
Vitamin A 0IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.15mg Flax seeds
Manganese 2.482mg 0.298mg Flax seeds
Selenium 25.4µg 2.5µg Flax seeds
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.164mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.061mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.577mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.41mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.067mg Flax seeds
Vitamin K 4.3µg 2.7µg Flax seeds
Folate 87µg 159µg Mung beans
Choline 78.7mg 29.4mg Flax seeds
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.116g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.054g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.128g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.076mg Flax seeds
Threonine 0.766mg 0.23mg Flax seeds
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.297mg Flax seeds
Leucine 1.235mg 0.544mg Flax seeds
Lysine 0.862mg 0.49mg Flax seeds
Methionine 0.37mg 0.084mg Flax seeds
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.425mg Flax seeds
Valine 1.072mg 0.364mg Flax seeds
Histidine 0.472mg 0.205mg Flax seeds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Mung beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
62%
Flax seeds
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.547g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds 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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients
  2. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.