Sunflower seed vs Mung bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Sunflower seed and Mung bean?
- Sunflower seed is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, yet Mung bean is richer in Folate.
- Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 231% higher.
- Sunflower seed has 6 times more Selenium than Mung bean. Sunflower seed has 53µg of Selenium, while Mung bean has 8.2µg.
We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+72%
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Phosphorus
+79.8%
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Sodium
-40%
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Zinc
+86.6%
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Copper
+91.3%
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Calcium
+69.2%
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Iron
+28.4%
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Potassium
+93.2%
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Magnesium
+72%
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Phosphorus
+79.8%
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Sodium
-40%
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Zinc
+86.6%
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Copper
+91.3%
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Calcium
+69.2%
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Iron
+28.4%
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Potassium
+93.2%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+6796.1%
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Vitamin B1
+138.3%
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Vitamin B2
+52.4%
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Vitamin B3
+270.3%
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Vitamin B6
+252.1%
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Vitamin A
+128%
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Vitamin C
+242.9%
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Vitamin B5
+69%
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Folate
+175.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+6796.1%
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Vitamin B1
+138.3%
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Vitamin B2
+52.4%
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Vitamin B3
+270.3%
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Vitamin B6
+252.1%
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Vitamin A
+128%
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Vitamin C
+242.9%
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Vitamin B5
+69%
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Folate
+175.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 11.4g | 46.32g |
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Protein | 20.78g | 23.86g |
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Fats | 51.46g | 1.15g |
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Carbs | 20g | 62.62g |
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Calories | 584kcal | 347kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 2.62g | 6.6g |
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Fiber | 8.6g | 16.3g |
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Calcium | 78mg | 132mg |
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Iron | 5.25mg | 6.74mg |
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Magnesium | 325mg | 189mg |
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Phosphorus | 660mg | 367mg |
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Potassium | 645mg | 1246mg |
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Sodium | 9mg | 15mg |
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Zinc | 5mg | 2.68mg |
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Copper | 1.8mg | 0.941mg |
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Vitamin A | 50IU | 114IU |
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Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 0.51mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 4.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.621mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.233mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 2.251mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 1.91mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.382mg |
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Folate | 227µg | 625µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.26mg |
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Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.782mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 1.008mg |
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Leucine | 1.659mg | 1.847mg |
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Lysine | 0.937mg | 1.664mg |
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Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.286mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 1.443mg |
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Valine | 1.315mg | 1.237mg |
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Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.695mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | g | 0g |
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Saturated Fat | 4.455g | 0.348g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 18.528g | 0.161g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 0.384g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
156

82

Mineral Summary Score
191

135

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
125%

143%

Carbohydrates
20%

63%

Fats
238%

5%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.107g)
Which food is cheaper?

Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.