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Mung beans vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mung beans and Refried beans

  • Mung beans have more Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Refried beans have more Selenium, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung beans is 37% higher.
  • Refried beans have 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Mung beans. Mung beans have 0.164mg of Vitamin B1, while Refried beans have 0.076mg.
  • Mung beans are lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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.
Mung beans
Mung beans
6
:
4
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Magnesium +37.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Selenium +132%
Equal in Calcium - 29
Equal in Iron - 1.44
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Manganese - 0.289
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Magnesium +37.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Selenium +132%
Equal in Calcium - 29
Equal in Iron - 1.44
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Manganese - 0.289

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.
Mung beans
Mung beans
7
:
3
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.9%
Contains more Folate +1345.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Refried beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.9%
Contains more Folate +1345.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
2
:
3
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Carbs +41.3%
Contains more Fats +428.9%
Contains more Other +116.5%
Equal in Water - 77.75
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Refried beans
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Carbs +41.3%
Contains more Fats +428.9%
Contains more Other +116.5%
Equal in Water - 77.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
1
:
2
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1013%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.2%
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Refried beans
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1013%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung beans Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 11.55g 9.85g Mung beans
Protein 7.02g 4.98g Mung beans
Fats 0.38g 2.01g Refried beans
Carbs 19.15g 13.55g Mung beans
Calories 105kcal 90kcal Mung beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 2g 0.54g Refried beans
Fiber 7.6g 3.7g Mung beans
Calcium 27mg 29mg Refried beans
Iron 1.4mg 1.44mg Refried beans
Magnesium 48mg 35mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 99mg 92mg Mung beans
Potassium 266mg 319mg Refried beans
Sodium 2mg 370mg Mung beans
Zinc 0.84mg 0.58mg Mung beans
Copper 0.156mg 0.129mg Mung beans
Manganese 0.298mg 0.289mg Mung beans
Selenium 2.5µg 5.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin A 24IU 0IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.09mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 1mg 6mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.076mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.577mg 0.367mg Mung beans
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.189mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.103mg Refried beans
Folate 159µg 11µg Mung beans
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.1µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.065mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.23mg 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.242mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.544mg 0.438mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.49mg 0.377mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.084mg 0.083mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.297mg Mung beans
Valine 0.364mg 0.287mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.205mg 153mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0g 0.016g Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.116g 0.631g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g 0.543g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung beans Refried beans
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
20%
Mung beans
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Mung beans
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.515g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.

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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/nutrients
  2. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.