Baked beans vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between baked beans and mung beans?
- Baked beans are richer in iron, selenium, and monounsaturated fat, yet mung beans are richer in folate, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 28% higher.
- Baked beans have 211 times more sodium than mung beans. Baked beans have 422mg of sodium, while mung beans have 2mg.
We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +231.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1255.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +478.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 48µg | 159µg | 28% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 7.6g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 0.116g | 8% |
| Fats | 5.15g | 0.38g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 1.4mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 2.5µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 0.054g | 5% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.41mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 0.128g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.54g | 7.02g | 3% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 266mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.164mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.298mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 0.577mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.84mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 48mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 21.63g | 19.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.13g | 11.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0.544mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
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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
9%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals