Mung beans vs. Great northern beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mung beans and Great northern beans?
- Mung beans are richer in Folate, yet Great northern beans is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for Folate is 14% higher.
We used Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, great northern, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+151.9%
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Iron
+52.1%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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Potassium
+47%
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Copper
+58.3%
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Manganese
+73.8%
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Selenium
+64%
Equal in Magnesium - 50
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.88
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Calcium
+151.9%
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Iron
+52.1%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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Potassium
+47%
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Copper
+58.3%
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Manganese
+73.8%
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Selenium
+64%
Equal in Magnesium - 50
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.88
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
+2300%
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Vitamin B5
+54.1%
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Folate
+55.9%
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Vitamin C
+30%
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Vitamin B3
+18%
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Vitamin B6
+74.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059
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Vitamin A
+2300%
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Vitamin B5
+54.1%
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Folate
+55.9%
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Vitamin C
+30%
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Vitamin B3
+18%
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Vitamin B6
+74.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18.7%
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Fats
+18.4%
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Carbs
+10.1%
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Other
+43%
Equal in Water - 69
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
8.33 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
1.13 g
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Protein
+18.7%
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Fats
+18.4%
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Carbs
+10.1%
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+43%
Equal in Water - 69
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-17.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+157.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+46.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.128 g
Saturated Fat:
0.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.187 g
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Saturated Fat
-17.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+157.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+46.1%
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 Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 11.55g | 14.09g | |
Protein | 7.02g | 8.33g | |
Fats | 0.38g | 0.45g | |
Carbs | 19.15g | 21.09g | |
Calories | 105kcal | 118kcal | |
Sugar | 2g | ||
Fiber | 7.6g | 7g | |
Calcium | 27mg | 68mg | |
Iron | 1.4mg | 2.13mg | |
Magnesium | 48mg | 50mg | |
Phosphorus | 99mg | 165mg | |
Potassium | 266mg | 391mg | |
Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.88mg | |
Copper | 0.156mg | 0.247mg | |
Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.518mg | |
Selenium | 2.5µg | 4.1µg | |
Vitamin A | 24IU | 1IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | ||
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1.3mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.158mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.059mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 0.681mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.266mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.117mg | |
Folate | 159µg | 102µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.7µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.099mg | |
Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.351mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.368mg | |
Leucine | 0.544mg | 0.665mg | |
Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.572mg | |
Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.125mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0.451mg | |
Valine | 0.364mg | 0.436mg | |
Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.232mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.116g | 0.14g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.054g | 0.021g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 0.187g |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Great northern beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Great northern beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Great northern beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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 ($)