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Spinach raw vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Spinach raw and Mung bean?

  • Spinach raw is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Mung bean is higher in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 395% more.
  • Spinach raw has 78 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mung bean. While Spinach raw has 469µg of Vitamin A RAE, Mung bean has only 6µg.

We used Spinach, raw and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types in this article.

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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.
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
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10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +148.7%
Contains more Magnesium +139.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +649%
Contains more Potassium +123.3%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +405.7%
Contains more Copper +623.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +720%
Spinach raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 102% 57% 22% 50% 11% 15% 44% 117% 6%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +148.7%
Contains more Magnesium +139.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +649%
Contains more Potassium +123.3%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +405.7%
Contains more Copper +623.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +720%

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.
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
4
:
6
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +8125.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +298%
Contains more Vitamin C +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.9%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Spinach raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 563% 41% 0% 94% 20% 44% 14% 4% 45% 146% 0% 1208%
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 A +8125.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +298%
Contains more Vitamin C +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.9%
Contains more Folate +222.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
1
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4
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Water +909.9%
Contains more Protein +734.3%
Contains more Fats +194.9%
Contains more Carbs +1625.1%
Contains more Other +93%
Spinach raw
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 Water +909.9%
Contains more Protein +734.3%
Contains more Fats +194.9%
Contains more Carbs +1625.1%
Contains more Other +93%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
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2
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1510%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.7%
Spinach raw
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.165 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1510%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach raw Mung bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Spinach raw Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 2.86g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 0.39g 1.15g Mung bean
Carbs 3.63g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 23kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw
Sugar 0.42g 6.6g Spinach raw
Fiber 2.2g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 99mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 2.71mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 79mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 49mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 558mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 79mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 0.53mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.13mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.897mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 1µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 9377IU 114IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 469µg 6µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.51mg Spinach raw
Vitamin C 28.1mg 4.8mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 194µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 482.9µg 9µg Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.122mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.147mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.223mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.174mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.053mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.161mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.064mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.063g 0.348g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.384g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw 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
181%
Spinach raw
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.