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Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned and Mung beans

  • Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned has less Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Mung beans covers your daily Folate needs 32% more than Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned.
  • Mung beans contain 227 times less Sodium than Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned. Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned contains 453mg of Sodium, while Mung beans contain 2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 23% 7.8% 21% 38% 36% 17% 34% 59% 38% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 8.1% 23% 53% 52% 23% 42% 0.26% 39% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.9%
~equal in Calcium ~27mg
~equal in Potassium ~266mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.298mg

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 6% 0.6% 0% 0% 5% 12% 18% 7.1% 10% 0% 0% 25% 0%
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 3.3% 1.4% 3% 0% 41% 14% 11% 25% 15% 0% 6.8% 119% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +381.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 12% 80%
Protein: 5.47 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 12.41 g
Water: 80.32 g
Other: 1.58 g
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.3%
Contains more FatsFats +72.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.3%
~equal in Water ~72.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.128 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned Mung beans
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned Mung beans Opinion
Calories 71kcal 105kcal Mung beans
Protein 5.47g 7.02g Mung beans
Fats 0.22g 0.38g Mung beans
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1mg Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned
Net carbs 8.71g 11.55g Mung beans
Carbs 12.41g 19.15g Mung beans
Magnesium 32mg 48mg Mung beans
Calcium 26mg 27mg Mung beans
Potassium 242mg 266mg Mung beans
Iron 1mg 1.4mg Mung beans
Sugar 2g Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned
Fiber 3.7g 7.6g Mung beans
Copper 0.109mg 0.156mg Mung beans
Zinc 0.62mg 0.84mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 79mg 99mg Mung beans
Sodium 453mg 2mg Mung beans
Vitamin A 10IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mung beans
Manganese 0.288mg 0.298mg Mung beans
Selenium 1.8µg 2.5µg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.164mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.061mg Mung beans
Vitamin B3 0.96mg 0.577mg Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.41mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.067mg Mung beans
Vitamin K 2.7µg Mung beans
Folate 33µg 159µg Mung beans
Choline 29.4mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.116g Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.054g Mung beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.128g Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.076mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.194mg 0.23mg Mung beans
Isoleucine 0.221mg 0.297mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.411mg 0.544mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.35mg 0.49mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.045mg 0.084mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.231mg 0.425mg Mung beans
Valine 0.243mg 0.364mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.139mg 0.205mg Mung beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned Mung beans
Low Calories diet ok
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
6%
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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 ($)

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. Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, canned - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173754/nutrients
  2. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.