Mung beans vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mung beans and Fava beans
- Mung beans have more Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Fava beans have more Copper, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung beans is 14% higher.
- Fava beans has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Mung beans. Mung beans have 0.41mg of Vitamin B5, while Fava beans has 0.157mg.
Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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.
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Magnesium
+11.6%
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Sodium
-60%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+26.3%
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Zinc
+20.2%
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Copper
+66%
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Manganese
+41.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Potassium - 268
Equal in Selenium - 2.6
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Magnesium
+11.6%
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Sodium
-60%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+26.3%
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Zinc
+20.2%
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Copper
+66%
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Manganese
+41.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Potassium - 268
Equal in Selenium - 2.6
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.
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Vitamin A
+60%
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Vitamin E
+650%
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Vitamin C
+233.3%
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Vitamin B1
+69.1%
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Vitamin B5
+161.1%
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Folate
+52.9%
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Vitamin B2
+45.9%
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Vitamin B3
+23.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.072
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.9
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Vitamin A
+60%
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Vitamin E
+650%
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Vitamin C
+233.3%
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Vitamin B1
+69.1%
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Vitamin B5
+161.1%
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Folate
+52.9%
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Vitamin B2
+45.9%
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Vitamin B3
+23.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.072
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Protein - 7.6
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Carbs - 19.65
Equal in Water - 71.54
Equal in Other - 0.81
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
Equal in Protein - 7.6
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Carbs - 19.65
Equal in Water - 71.54
Equal in Other - 0.81
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+46.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+28.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.128 g
Saturated Fat:
0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.164 g
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Saturated Fat
-43.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+46.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+28.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 11.55g | 14.25g | |
Protein | 7.02g | 7.6g | |
Fats | 0.38g | 0.4g | |
Carbs | 19.15g | 19.65g | |
Calories | 105kcal | 110kcal | |
Sugar | 2g | 1.82g | |
Fiber | 7.6g | 5.4g | |
Calcium | 27mg | 36mg | |
Iron | 1.4mg | 1.5mg | |
Magnesium | 48mg | 43mg | |
Phosphorus | 99mg | 125mg | |
Potassium | 266mg | 268mg | |
Sodium | 2mg | 5mg | |
Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.01mg | |
Copper | 0.156mg | 0.259mg | |
Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.421mg | |
Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.6µg | |
Vitamin A | 24IU | 15IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 1µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.3mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.097mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.089mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 0.711mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.157mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.072mg | |
Folate | 159µg | 104µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.9µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.072mg | |
Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.27mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.306mg | |
Leucine | 0.544mg | 0.572mg | |
Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.486mg | |
Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.062mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0.321mg | |
Valine | 0.364mg | 0.338mg | |
Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.193mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.116g | 0.066g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.054g | 0.079g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 0.164g |
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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
20%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fava beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fava beans 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.