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Mung beans vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung beans and Black turtle bean different?

  • Mung beans are richer in Folate, while Black turtle bean is higher in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mung beans covers your daily need of Folate 18% more than Black turtle bean.
  • Mung beans contain 6 times more Sugar than Black turtle bean. Mung beans contain 2g of Sugar, while Black turtle bean contains 0.32g.

Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
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 35% 17% 38% 107% 90% 21% 65% 0.39% 43% 6.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more IronIron +103.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~49mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.76mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.327mg

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 0% 0.36% 17% 0% 56% 13% 9.9% 16% 18% 0% 8.3% 65% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +480%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.056mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.527mg
~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
8% 24% 66%
Protein: 8.18 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 24.35 g
Water: 65.74 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.2%
Contains more OtherOther +74.7%
~equal in Fats ~0.35g
~equal in Water ~65.74g

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
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.149 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.4%

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 Black turtle bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung beans Black turtle bean Opinion
Calories 105kcal 130kcal Black turtle bean
Protein 7.02g 8.18g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.38g 0.35g Mung beans
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mung beans
Net carbs 11.55g 16.05g Black turtle bean
Carbs 19.15g 24.35g Black turtle bean
Magnesium 48mg 49mg Black turtle bean
Calcium 27mg 55mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 266mg 433mg Black turtle bean
Iron 1.4mg 2.85mg Black turtle bean
Sugar 2g 0.32g Black turtle bean
Fiber 7.6g 8.3g Black turtle bean
Copper 0.156mg 0.269mg Black turtle bean
Zinc 0.84mg 0.76mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 99mg 152mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 2mg 3mg Mung beans
Vitamin A 24IU 6IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.87mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 0.298mg 0.327mg Black turtle bean
Selenium 2.5µg 1.2µg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.225mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.056mg Mung beans
Vitamin B3 0.577mg 0.527mg Mung beans
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.26mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.077mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 2.7µg 3.3µg Black turtle bean
Folate 159µg 86µg Mung beans
Choline 29.4mg 32.6mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.116g 0.089g Black turtle bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.03g Mung beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g 0.149g Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.097mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.23mg 0.344mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.361mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 0.544mg 0.653mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 0.49mg 0.562mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.084mg 0.123mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.442mg Black turtle bean
Valine 0.364mg 0.428mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.205mg 0.228mg Black turtle bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung beans Black turtle bean
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
17%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Mung beans
42%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175187/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.