Cinnamon vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cinnamon and mung beans
- Cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, and calcium, while mung beans are higher in folate, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, magnesium, and potassium.
- Cinnamon covers your daily manganese needs 714% more than mung beans.
- Cinnamon has 8 times more calcium than mung beans. Cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium, while mung beans have 132mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +659.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1587.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +215% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +473.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +164.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +354.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2722.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +468.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +433.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10316.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +790% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +498% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.15g
~equal in
Other
~3.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +464.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.348g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 1.035mg | 714% |
| Folate | 6µg | 625µg | 155% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 16.3g | 147% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 132mg | 87% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.941mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.621mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 367mg | 43% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 23.86g | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 1.91mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 189mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 1246mg | 24% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 6.74mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 9µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.382mg | 17% |
| Choline | 11mg | 97.9mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.233mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.51mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 8.2µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 2.68mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 62.62g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 2.251mg | 6% |
| Calories | 247kcal | 347kcal | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.384g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 4.8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 1.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 0.348g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 0.161g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A |
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
19%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
126%
Comparison summary
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 is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)