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Mung bean vs. Navy beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Navy beans different?

  • Mung bean is higher than Navy beans in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 121% more than Navy beans.
  • Mung bean contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Navy beans. Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, while Navy beans contains 0.266mg.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Beans, navy, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains more Calcium +91.3%
Contains more Iron +185.6%
Contains more Magnesium +256.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.9%
Contains more Potassium +220.3%
Contains more Zinc +160.2%
Contains more Copper +348.1%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +182.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Navy beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 89% 38% 62% 35% 0% 29% 70% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +91.3%
Contains more Iron +185.6%
Contains more Magnesium +256.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.9%
Contains more Potassium +220.3%
Contains more Zinc +160.2%
Contains more Copper +348.1%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +182.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 bean
Mung bean
10
:
0
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +618%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.8%
Contains more Folate +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Mung bean
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%
Navy 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% 1% 0% 3% 60% 16% 13% 16% 32% 105% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +618%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.8%
Contains more Folate +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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1
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains more Protein +189.9%
Contains more Fats +85.5%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Other +157.4%
Contains more Water +605.1%
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Navy beans
8% 26% 64%
Protein: 8.23 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 26.05 g
Water: 63.81 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +189.9%
Contains more Fats +85.5%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Other +157.4%
Contains more Water +605.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.6%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Navy beans
13% 19% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.098 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.49 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Navy beans Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 15.55g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 8.23g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.62g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 26.05g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 140kcal Mung bean
Starch 15.4g Navy beans
Sugar 6.6g 0.37g Navy beans
Fiber 16.3g 10.5g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 69mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.36mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 53mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 144mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 389mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 0mg Navy beans
Zinc 2.68mg 1.03mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.21mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.527mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 2.9µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.01mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0.9mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.237mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.066mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.649mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.266mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.138mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 140µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0.6µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.1mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.289mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.387mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.7mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.52mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.111mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.471mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.504mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.206mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.098g Navy beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.142g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.49g Navy beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.177g Navy beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Navy 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
82%
Mung bean
20%
Navy beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
43%
Navy beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Navy beans
Navy beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Navy beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173746/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.