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Tuna vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tuna and Mung bean

  • Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Mung bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 182% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
Tuna
1
:
Contains more Selenium +1219.5%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +632.6%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Zinc +495.6%
Contains more Copper +2088.4%
Contains more Manganese +7861.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Selenium +1219.5%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +632.6%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Zinc +495.6%
Contains more Copper +2088.4%
Contains more Manganese +7861.5%

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.
Tuna
4
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.9%
Contains more Folate +31150%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.9%
Contains more Folate +31150%
Contains more Vitamin K +8900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
2
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Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Water +662.2%
Contains more Fats +94.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +159.4%
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 Protein +22.2%
Contains more Water +662.2%
Contains more Fats +94.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +159.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.4%
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Mung bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 0g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 29.15g 23.86g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 1.15g Mung bean
Carbs 0g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 130kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 0g 6.6g Tuna
Fiber 0g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 4mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 0.92mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 42mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 333mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 527mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 54mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 0.45mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.043mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.013mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 108.2µg 8.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 6µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 2.251mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.382mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.26mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.782mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.008mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.847mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 1.664mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.286mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.438mg 1.237mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.695mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.348g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.384g Mung bean
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
92%
Tuna
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.