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Mung bean vs. Lupin Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mung bean and Lupin Bean?

  • Mung bean is richer than Lupin Bean in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 142% more.
  • Mung bean has 42 times more Vitamin B6 than Lupin Bean. While Mung bean has 0.382mg of Vitamin B6, Lupin Bean has only 0.009mg.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Lupins, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types 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
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Iron +461.7%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +408.6%
Contains more Zinc +94.2%
Contains more Copper +307.4%
Contains more Manganese +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +215.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Lupin Bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 45% 39% 55% 22% 1% 38% 77% 89% 15%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Iron +461.7%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +408.6%
Contains more Zinc +94.2%
Contains more Copper +307.4%
Contains more Manganese +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +215.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%

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
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean
Contains more Vitamin A +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +916%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4144.4%
Contains more Folate +959.3%
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%
Lupin Bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 34% 13% 10% 12% 3% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +916%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4144.4%
Contains more Folate +959.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean
Contains more Protein +53.2%
Contains more Carbs +533.8%
Contains more Other +503.6%
Contains more Fats +153.9%
Contains more Water +685.4%
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
Lupin Bean
16% 3% 10% 71%
Protein: 15.57 g
Fats: 2.92 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 71.08 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +53.2%
Contains more Carbs +533.8%
Contains more Other +503.6%
Contains more Fats +153.9%
Contains more Water +685.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
0
:
3
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +632.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.346
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Lupin Bean
15% 52% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.73 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +632.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.346

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 Lupin Bean
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Lupin Bean Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 7.08g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 15.57g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 2.92g Lupin Bean
Carbs 62.62g 9.88g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 119kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Lupin Bean
Fiber 16.3g 2.8g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 51mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.2mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 54mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 128mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 245mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 4mg Lupin Bean
Zinc 2.68mg 1.38mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.231mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.676mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 2.6µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 7IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 1.1mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.134mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.053mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.495mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.188mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.009mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 59µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.125mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.573mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.181mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.832mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.11mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.618mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.65mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.443mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.346g Lupin Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 1.18g Lupin Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.73g Lupin Bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
10%
Lupin Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
39%
Lupin Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lupin Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172424/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.