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Shortbread vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortbread and Mung bean

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Manganese than Shortbread.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 136% more.
  • Shortbread contains 23 times more Saturated Fat than Mung bean. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Mung bean contains 0.348g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
0
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10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Calcium +915.4%
Contains more Iron +126.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +456.1%
Contains more Potassium +1315.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +446.9%
Contains more Copper +945.6%
Contains more Manganese +163.4%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
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 +915.4%
Contains more Iron +126.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +456.1%
Contains more Potassium +1315.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +446.9%
Contains more Copper +945.6%
Contains more Manganese +163.4%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
4
:
6
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin E +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +495%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +438%
Contains more Folate +671.6%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 E +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +495%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +438%
Contains more Folate +671.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
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3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +2180%
Contains more Protein +344.3%
Contains more Water +151.4%
Contains more Other +222.3%
Equal in Carbs - 62.62
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +2180%
Contains more Protein +344.3%
Contains more Water +151.4%
Contains more Other +222.3%
Equal in Carbs - 62.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
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1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4066.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2068.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 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 +4066.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2068.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 46.32g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 26.22g 1.15g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 62.62g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 347kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 6.6g Mung bean
Fiber 1.3g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 13mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 2.98mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 14mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 66mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 88mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 353mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 0.49mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.09mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.393mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 6.2µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 1IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.51mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.233mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.251mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 81µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 11µg 9µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.348g Mung bean
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.161g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.384g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
33%
Shortbread
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.