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 are higher than in Mung beans.
- Fava beans raw covers your daily need of 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.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +120.8% |
| 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% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.12 g
Fats:
1.53 g
Carbs:
58.29 g
Water:
10.98 g
Other:
3.08 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.254 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.303 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.627 g
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 341kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 26.12g | 7.02g |
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| Fats | 1.53g | 0.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 33.29g | 11.55g |
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| Carbs | 58.29g | 19.15g |
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| Magnesium | 192mg | 48mg |
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| Calcium | 103mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 1062mg | 266mg |
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| Iron | 6.7mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 5.7g | 2g |
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| Fiber | 25g | 7.6g |
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| Copper | 0.824mg | 0.156mg |
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| Zinc | 3.14mg | 0.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 421mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 13mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 53IU | 24IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 1.626mg | 0.298mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.555mg | 0.164mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.333mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.832mg | 0.577mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.976mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.366mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 423µg | 159µg |
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| Choline | 95.8mg | 29.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.254g | 0.116g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.303g | 0.054g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.627g | 0.128g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.23mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.053mg | 0.297mg |
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| Leucine | 1.964mg | 0.544mg |
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| Lysine | 1.671mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.213mg | 0.084mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.103mg | 0.425mg |
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| Valine | 1.161mg | 0.364mg |
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| Histidine | 0.664mg | 0.205mg |
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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
63%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fava beans raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)