Black turtle bean vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between black turtle bean and mung beans?
- Black turtle bean is richer in iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, and copper, yet mung beans are richer in folate, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 45% higher.
- Black turtle bean has a lower glycemic index than mung beans.
We used Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw 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 | +21.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +156.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.25 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
63.25 g
Water:
11 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~62.62g
~equal in
Other
~3.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.387 g
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 | -33.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.4% |
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 444µg | 625µg | 45% |
| Iron | 8.7mg | 6.74mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.9mg | 0.621mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.899mg | 1.91mg | 20% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 367mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 3.2µg | 8.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.382mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 189mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1500mg | 1246mg | 7% |
| Copper | 1mg | 0.941mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Protein | 21.25g | 23.86g | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 2.68mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.233mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 15.5g | 16.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 1.035mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.955mg | 2.251mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 0.348g | 1% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 347kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.15g | 0% |
| Carbs | 63.25g | 62.62g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.75g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.12g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.078g | 0.161g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.387g | 0.384g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.894mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.697mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.459mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.32mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.112mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
60%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.