Tofu vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tofu and mung beans?
- Tofu is higher in calcium, yet mung beans are higher in folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 153% more.
- Tofu has 3 times more calcium than mung beans. While tofu has 350mg of calcium, mung beans have only 132mg.
- The glycemic index of tofu is lower.
We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +165.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +530% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +929.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +387.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +235% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +278.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +348.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1054.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2708.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +712.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4066.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +239.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +315.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +834.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +195.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3248.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +361.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +555.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +602.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 15µg | 625µg | 153% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.941mg | 83% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 16.3g | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.621mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 367mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 189mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1.91mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 1246mg | 33% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 23.86g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.382mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 132mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 62.62g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 1.035mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5.36mg | 6.74mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 2.68mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0.384g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.233mg | 14% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 347kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 2.251mg | 13% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 97.9mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 9µg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 1.15g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 0.348g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.161g | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 8.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 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
59%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.343g)
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)