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Mung beans vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mung beans and baked beans?

  • Mung beans are richer in folate, fiber, and vitamin B5, yet baked beans are richer in iron, selenium, and monounsaturated Fat.
  • Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 28% higher.
  • Mung beans have 3 times more Folate than baked beans. Mung beans have 159µg of Folate, while baked beans have 48µg.
  • Mung beans contain less saturated Fat.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, baked, home prepared types in this comparison.

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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 34% 8.1% 23% 53% 52% 23% 42% 0.26% 39% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.6%
Contains more IronIron +42.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128%
~equal in Copper ~0.159mg

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 3.3% 1.4% 3% 0% 41% 14% 11% 25% 15% 0% 6.8% 119% 16%
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 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1255.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13%
Contains more OtherOther +217.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.128 g
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung beans Baked beans Opinion
Calories 105kcal 155kcal Baked beans
Protein 7.02g 5.54g Mung beans
Fats 0.38g 5.15g Baked beans
Vitamin C 1mg 1.1mg Baked beans
Net carbs 11.55g 16.13g Baked beans
Carbs 19.15g 21.63g Baked beans
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Mung beans
Magnesium 48mg 43mg Mung beans
Calcium 27mg 61mg Baked beans
Potassium 266mg 358mg Baked beans
Iron 1.4mg 1.99mg Baked beans
Sugar 2g Baked beans
Fiber 7.6g 5.5g Mung beans
Copper 0.156mg 0.159mg Baked beans
Zinc 0.84mg 0.73mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 99mg 109mg Baked beans
Sodium 2mg 422mg Mung beans
Vitamin A 24IU 0IU Mung beans
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mung beans
Manganese 0.298mg 0.255mg Mung beans
Selenium 2.5µg 5.7µg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.136mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.049mg Mung beans
Vitamin B3 0.577mg 0.408mg Mung beans
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.155mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.09mg Baked beans
Vitamin K 2.7µg Mung beans
Folate 159µg 48µg Mung beans
Choline 29.4mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.116g 1.948g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 2.133g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g 0.74g Baked beans
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.067mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.23mg 0.228mg Mung beans
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.242mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.544mg 0.428mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.49mg 0.379mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.084mg 0.086mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.287mg Mung beans
Valine 0.364mg 0.282mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.205mg 0.153mg Mung beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung beans Baked beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Mung beans
9%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Mung beans
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals

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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/nutrients
  2. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.