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

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How are Navy beans and Mung bean different?

  • Mung bean is higher than Navy beans in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 121% more than Navy beans.

Beans, navy, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types were used 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Navy beans
Navy beans
1
:
9
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +91.3%
Contains more Iron +185.6%
Contains more Magnesium +256.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.9%
Contains more Potassium +220.3%
Contains more Zinc +160.2%
Contains more Copper +348.1%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +182.8%
Navy beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 89% 38% 62% 35% 0% 29% 70% 69% 16%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +91.3%
Contains more Iron +185.6%
Contains more Magnesium +256.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.9%
Contains more Potassium +220.3%
Contains more Zinc +160.2%
Contains more Copper +348.1%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +182.8%

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.
Navy beans
Navy beans
0
:
10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +618%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.8%
Contains more Folate +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Navy 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% 1% 0% 3% 60% 16% 13% 16% 32% 105% 0% 2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5000%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +618%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.8%
Contains more Folate +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Navy beans
Navy beans
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4
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Water +605.1%
Contains more Protein +189.9%
Contains more Fats +85.5%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Other +157.4%
Navy beans
8% 26% 64%
Protein: 8.23 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 26.05 g
Water: 63.81 g
Other: 1.29 g
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
Contains more Water +605.1%
Contains more Protein +189.9%
Contains more Fats +85.5%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Other +157.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Navy beans
Navy beans
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:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%
Navy beans
13% 19% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.098 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.49 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navy beans Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 15.55g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 8.23g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 0.62g 1.15g Mung bean
Carbs 26.05g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 140kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Starch 15.4g Navy beans
Sugar 0.37g 6.6g Navy beans
Fiber 10.5g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 69mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 2.36mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 53mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 144mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 389mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 0mg 15mg Navy beans
Zinc 1.03mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.21mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.527mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 2.9µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.237mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.266mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 140µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 0.6µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.289mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.387mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.7mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.52mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.111mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.471mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.504mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.206mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.098g 0.348g Navy beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.49g 0.384g Navy beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.177g Navy beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Navy beans Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
Navy beans
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Navy beans
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Navy beans
Navy beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Navy beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173746/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.