Kidney bean vs Mung bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Kidney bean and Mung bean?
- Kidney bean is higher in Fiber, Iron, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus, yet Mung bean is higher in Folate, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
- Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 58% more.
- Kidney bean has 2 times more Vitamin K than Mung bean. While Kidney bean has 19µg of Vitamin K, Mung bean has only 9µg.
We used Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, raw and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+21.7%
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Phosphorus
+10.9%
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Potassium
+12.8%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Sodium
-37.5%
Equal in Calcium - 132
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Zinc - 2.68
Equal in Copper - 0.941
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Iron
+21.7%
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Phosphorus
+10.9%
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Potassium
+12.8%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Sodium
-37.5%
Equal in Calcium - 132
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Zinc - 2.68
Equal in Copper - 0.941
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin K
+111.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+131.8%
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Vitamin B1
+17.4%
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Vitamin B5
+144.9%
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Folate
+58.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.8
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.251
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382
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Vitamin K
+111.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+131.8%
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Vitamin B1
+17.4%
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Vitamin B5
+144.9%
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Folate
+58.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.8
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.251
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+29.8%
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+15.4%
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Fats
+38.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.86
Equal in Carbs - 62.62
Protein:
23.58 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
60.01 g
Water:
11.75 g
Other:
3.83 g
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
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Water
+29.8%
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+15.4%
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Fats
+38.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.86
Equal in Carbs - 62.62
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-65.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+19%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+151.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.457 g
Saturated Fat:
0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.384 g
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Saturated Fat
-65.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+19%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+151.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 35.11g | 46.32g |
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Protein | 23.58g | 23.86g |
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Fats | 0.83g | 1.15g |
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Carbs | 60.01g | 62.62g |
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Calories | 333kcal | 347kcal |
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Sugar | 2.23g | 6.6g |
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Fiber | 24.9g | 16.3g |
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Calcium | 143mg | 132mg |
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Iron | 8.2mg | 6.74mg |
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Magnesium | 140mg | 189mg |
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Phosphorus | 407mg | 367mg |
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Potassium | 1406mg | 1246mg |
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Sodium | 24mg | 15mg |
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Zinc | 2.79mg | 2.68mg |
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Copper | 0.958mg | 0.941mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 114IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.51mg |
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Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 4.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.529mg | 0.621mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.219mg | 0.233mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.06mg | 2.251mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.78mg | 1.91mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.397mg | 0.382mg |
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Folate | 394µg | 625µg |
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Vitamin K | 19µg | 9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.26mg |
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Threonine | 0.992mg | 0.782mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.041mg | 1.008mg |
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Leucine | 1.882mg | 1.847mg |
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Lysine | 1.618mg | 1.664mg |
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Methionine | 0.355mg | 0.286mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.275mg | 1.443mg |
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Valine | 1.233mg | 1.237mg |
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Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.695mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.12g | 0.348g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.161g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.457g | 0.384g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
60%

82%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%

135%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kidney bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Kidney bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kidney bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?

Kidney bean is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Kidney bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)