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Fava beans raw vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fava beans raw and mung beans

  • The amount of copper, fiber, iron, folate, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin B6 in fava beans raw is higher than in mung beans.
  • Fava beans raw cover your daily need for copper, 74% more than mung beans.
  • Fava beans raw contain 5 times more vitamin B6 than mung beans. While fava beans raw contain 0.366mg of vitamin B6, mung beans contain only 0.067mg.
  • Mung beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mung beans is 42, while the glycemic index of fava beans raw is 79.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw 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 137% 31% 94% 251% 275% 86% 180% 1.7% 212% 45%
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 +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +281.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +299.2%
Contains more IronIron +378.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +428.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +273.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +325.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%

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 4.7% 1% 1% 0% 139% 77% 53% 59% 84% 0% 23% 317% 52%
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% 0.33% 3% 0% 41% 14% 11% 25% 15% 0% 6.8% 119% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +446.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +166%
Contains more CholineCholine +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 58% 11% 3%
Protein: 26.12 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 58.29 g
Water: 10.98 g
Other: 3.08 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 ProteinProtein +272.1%
Contains more FatsFats +302.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.4%
Contains more OtherOther +289.9%
Contains more WaterWater +561.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 26% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.254 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.303 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.627 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +461.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fava beans raw Mung beans DV% diff.
Copper 0.824mg 0.156mg 74%
Fiber 25g 7.6g 70%
Folate 423µg 159µg 66%
Iron 6.7mg 1.4mg 66%
Manganese 1.626mg 0.298mg 58%
Phosphorus 421mg 99mg 46%
Protein 26.12g 7.02g 38%
Magnesium 192mg 48mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.555mg 0.164mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.366mg 0.067mg 23%
Potassium 1062mg 266mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.333mg 0.061mg 21%
Zinc 3.14mg 0.84mg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.832mg 0.577mg 14%
Carbs 58.29g 19.15g 13%
Choline 95.8mg 29.4mg 12%
Calories 341kcal 105kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.976mg 0.41mg 11%
Selenium 8.2µg 2.5µg 10%
Calcium 103mg 27mg 8%
Vitamin K 9µg 2.7µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.627g 0.128g 3%
Fats 1.53g 0.38g 2%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.15mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.303g 0.054g 1%
Saturated fat 0.254g 0.116g 1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 33.29g 11.55g N/A
Sugar 5.7g 2g N/A
Sodium 13mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.053mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 1.964mg 0.544mg 0%
Lysine 1.671mg 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 0.213mg 0.084mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.103mg 0.425mg 0%
Valine 1.161mg 0.364mg 0%
Histidine 0.664mg 0.205mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fava beans raw 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
62%
Fava beans raw
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Fava beans raw
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fava beans raw
Fava beans raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fava beans raw
Fava beans raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fava beans raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175205/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.