Mung beans vs. French beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mung beans and french beans
- Mung beans have more folate; however, french beans has more fiber.
- Daily need coverage for folate for mung beans is 21% higher.
- Mung beans have a higher glycemic index than french beans.
Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, french, 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 IronIron | +29.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.7% |
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:
7.05 g
Fats:
0.76 g
Carbs:
24.02 g
Water:
66.57 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.05g
~equal in
Water
~66.57g
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
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.453 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +253.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.052g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 159µg | 75µg | 21% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 9.4g | 7% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.222mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.382mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 370mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.15g | 24.02g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 0.453g | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 129kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.76g | 1% |
| Protein | 7.02g | 7.05g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.55g | 14.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 102mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.116g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.544mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.484mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.364mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.