Mung beans vs. Kidney beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mung beans and Kidney beans different?
- Mung beans are higher in Folate, however, Kidney beans is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
- Mung beans contain 6 times more Sugar than Kidney beans. While Mung beans contain 2g of Sugar, Kidney beans contains only 0.32g.
Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +211.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
8.67 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
22.8 g
Water:
66.94 g
Other:
1.09 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38% |
~equal in
Water
~66.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.278 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +38.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -37.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +117.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 127kcal |
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| Protein | 7.02g | 8.67g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.55g | 16.4g |
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| Carbs | 19.15g | 22.8g |
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| Magnesium | 48mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 35mg |
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| Potassium | 266mg | 405mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.22mg |
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| Sugar | 2g | 0.32g |
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| Fiber | 7.6g | 6.4g |
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| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.216mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.43mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 0.578mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 8.4µg |
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| Folate | 159µg | 130µg |
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| Choline | 29.4mg | 30.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.116g | 0.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.054g | 0.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 0.278g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.104mg |
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| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.319mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.41mg |
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| Leucine | 0.544mg | 0.736mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.607mg |
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| Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.113mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0.511mg |
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| Valine | 0.364mg | 0.5mg |
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| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.238mg |
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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
20%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kidney beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kidney beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kidney beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kidney beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kidney beans 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.