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Cinnamon vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cinnamon and Mung bean

  • Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium, while Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily Manganese needs 714% more than Mung bean.
  • Cinnamon has 8 times more Calcium than Mung bean. Cinnamon has 1002mg of Calcium, while Mung bean has 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
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.
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 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
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 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +158.8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
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 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
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
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.
Cinnamon Mung bean
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Mung bean Opinion
Calories 247kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Protein 3.99g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 1.24g 1.15g Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Net carbs 27.49g 46.32g Mung bean
Carbs 80.59g 62.62g Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 189mg Mung bean
Calcium 1002mg 132mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 1246mg Mung bean
Iron 8.32mg 6.74mg Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 6.6g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 16.3g Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Zinc 1.83mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 64mg 367mg Mung bean
Sodium 10mg 15mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 114IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A 15µg 6µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.51mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 1.035mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Vitamin K 31.2µg 9µg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 625µg Mung bean
Choline 11mg 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.348g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.161g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.384g Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.136mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.253mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.243mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.078mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.224mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.117mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Mung bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Cinnamon
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
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)

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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.