Sesame vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Sesame and Mung bean
- Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Mung bean has more Folate, and Vitamin B5.
- Sesame covers your daily need of Copper 349% more than Mung bean.
- Sesame contains 7 times more Calcium than Mung bean. While Sesame contains 975mg of Calcium, Mung bean contains only 132mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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.
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Calcium
+638.6%
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Iron
+115.9%
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Magnesium
+85.7%
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Phosphorus
+71.4%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Zinc
+189.2%
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Copper
+333.8%
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Manganese
+137.7%
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Selenium
+319.5%
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Potassium
+166.2%
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Calcium
+638.6%
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Iron
+115.9%
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Magnesium
+85.7%
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Phosphorus
+71.4%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Zinc
+189.2%
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Copper
+333.8%
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Manganese
+137.7%
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Selenium
+319.5%
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Potassium
+166.2%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+27.4%
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Vitamin B3
+100.6%
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Vitamin B6
+106.8%
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Vitamin A
+1166.7%
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Vitamin E
+104%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+3720%
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Folate
+544.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
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Vitamin B1
+27.4%
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Vitamin B3
+100.6%
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Vitamin B6
+106.8%
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Vitamin A
+1166.7%
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Vitamin E
+104%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+3720%
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Folate
+544.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+4219.1%
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Other
+34.3%
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Protein
+34.6%
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Carbs
+167%
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Water
+93%
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+4219.1%
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+34.3%
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Protein
+34.6%
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+167%
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Water
+93%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11551.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+5570.1%
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Saturated Fat
-95%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11551.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+5570.1%
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Saturated Fat
-95%
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 11.65g | 46.32g |
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Protein | 17.73g | 23.86g |
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Fats | 49.67g | 1.15g |
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Carbs | 23.45g | 62.62g |
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Calories | 573kcal | 347kcal |
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Sugar | 0.3g | 6.6g |
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Fiber | 11.8g | 16.3g |
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Calcium | 975mg | 132mg |
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Iron | 14.55mg | 6.74mg |
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Magnesium | 351mg | 189mg |
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Phosphorus | 629mg | 367mg |
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Potassium | 468mg | 1246mg |
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Sodium | 11mg | 15mg |
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Zinc | 7.75mg | 2.68mg |
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Copper | 4.082mg | 0.941mg |
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Manganese | 2.46mg | 1.035mg |
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Selenium | 34.4µg | 8.2µg |
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Vitamin A | 9IU | 114IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.51mg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.621mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.233mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 2.251mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1.91mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.382mg |
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Folate | 97µg | 625µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | 9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.26mg |
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Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.782mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 1.008mg |
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Leucine | 1.358mg | 1.847mg |
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Lysine | 0.569mg | 1.664mg |
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Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.286mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 1.443mg |
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Valine | 0.99mg | 1.237mg |
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Histidine | 0.522mg | 0.695mg |
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Saturated Fat | 6.957g | 0.348g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 18.759g | 0.161g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 0.384g |
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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
348%

126%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?

Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.