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

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Summary of differences between Mung bean and Pinto beans

  • The amount of Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, and Potassium in Mung bean is higher than in Pinto beans.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 113% more than Pinto beans.
  • Mung bean contains 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Pinto beans. While Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, Pinto beans contains only 0.21mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Beans, pinto, 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Pinto beans
Pinto beans
Contains more Calcium +187%
Contains more Iron +222.5%
Contains more Magnesium +278%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.7%
Contains more Potassium +185.8%
Contains more Zinc +173.5%
Contains more Copper +329.7%
Contains more Manganese +128.5%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Pinto beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 79% 36% 63% 39% 1% 27% 73% 60% 34%
Contains more Calcium +187%
Contains more Iron +222.5%
Contains more Magnesium +278%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.7%
Contains more Potassium +185.8%
Contains more Zinc +173.5%
Contains more Copper +329.7%
Contains more Manganese +128.5%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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
9
:
1
Pinto beans
Pinto beans
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +607.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +809.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.3%
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%
Pinto 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% 19% 0% 3% 49% 15% 6% 13% 53% 129% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +607.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +809.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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1
Pinto beans
Pinto beans
Contains more Protein +164.8%
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Carbs +138.8%
Contains more Other +183.8%
Contains more Water +595.6%
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
Pinto beans
9% 26% 63%
Protein: 9.01 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 26.22 g
Water: 62.95 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +164.8%
Contains more Fats +76.9%
Contains more Carbs +138.8%
Contains more Other +183.8%
Contains more Water +595.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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:
1
Pinto beans
Pinto beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Pinto beans
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.136 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.235 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%

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 Pinto beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Pinto beans Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 17.22g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 9.01g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.65g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 26.22g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 143kcal Mung bean
Starch 15.15g Pinto beans
Sugar 6.6g 0.34g Pinto beans
Fiber 16.3g 9g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 46mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.09mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 50mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 147mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 436mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 1mg Pinto beans
Zinc 2.68mg 0.98mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.219mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.453mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 6.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.94mg Pinto beans
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.193mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.062mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.318mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.21mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.229mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 172µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 3.5µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.108mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.331mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.426mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.765mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.63mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.117mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.531mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.519mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.247mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.136g Pinto beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.133g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.235g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Pinto beans
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
24%
Pinto beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
42%
Pinto beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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
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. Pinto beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175200/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.