Teff vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between teff and mung beans
- Teff has more manganese, while mung beans have more folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Mung beans cover your daily need for folate, 152% more than teff.
- Teff contains 3 times more manganese than mung beans. While teff contains 2.86mg of manganese, mung beans contain only 1.035mg.
- Mung beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mung beans is 31, while the glycemic index of teff is 57.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +278% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1064.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +228.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +316.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +239.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +606.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +293.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3372.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +728% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +516.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +215.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +381.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 18µg | 625µg | 152% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.941mg | 79% |
| Manganese | 2.86mg | 1.035mg | 79% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 6.74mg | 59% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 16.3g | 54% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 23.86g | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.621mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 367mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 1246mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 189mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.382mg | 22% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.233mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 62.62g | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 2.68mg | 14% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 347kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 2.251mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 132mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.65g | 1.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
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
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79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)