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

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Important differences between Bean raw and Mung bean

  • Bean raw has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Mung bean is richer in Folate, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Copper.
  • Bean raw's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.8%
Contains more IronIron +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~189mg
~equal in Copper ~0.941mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.035mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +19%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
~equal in Fats ~1.15g
~equal in Carbs ~62.62g
~equal in Other ~3.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.384g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Mung bean Opinion
Calories 347kcal 347kcal
Protein 21.42g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 1.23g 1.15g Bean raw
Vitamin C 6.3mg 4.8mg Bean raw
Net carbs 47.05g 46.32g Bean raw
Carbs 62.55g 62.62g Mung bean
Magnesium 176mg 189mg Mung bean
Calcium 113mg 132mg Mung bean
Potassium 1393mg 1246mg Bean raw
Iron 5.07mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Sugar 2.11g 6.6g Bean raw
Fiber 15.5g 16.3g Mung bean
Copper 0.893mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.28mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Starch 34.17g Bean raw
Phosphorus 411mg 367mg Bean raw
Sodium 12mg 15mg Bean raw
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.148mg 1.035mg Bean raw
Selenium 27.9µg 8.2µg Bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.621mg Bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.382mg Bean raw
Vitamin K 5.6µg 9µg Mung bean
Folate 525µg 625µg Mung bean
Choline 66.2mg 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.235g 0.348g Bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.229g 0.161g Bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 0.384g Bean raw
Tryptophan 0.237mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.81mg 0.782mg Bean raw
Isoleucine 0.871mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.558mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.356mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.259mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.095mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.998mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.556mg 0.695mg Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean raw Mung bean
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
67%
Bean raw
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
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 ($1.5)
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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/nutrients
  2. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.