Mung beans vs. Great northern beans raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mung beans and great northern beans raw
- Mung beans have less folate, copper, iron, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Great northern beans raw cover your daily folate needs 81% more than mung beans.
Food varieties used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, great northern, mature seeds, raw.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +293.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +548.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +421.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +290.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +436.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +351.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +377.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +416% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +298.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +288.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +567.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +122.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +203.1% |
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:
21.86 g
Fats:
1.14 g
Carbs:
62.37 g
Water:
10.7 g
Other:
3.93 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +579.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +225.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +397.5% |
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
0.356 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.477 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +272.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.053g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 159µg | 482µg | 81% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.837mg | 76% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 5.47mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 447mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 20.2g | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 1.423mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.653mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 189mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 1387mg | 33% |
| Protein | 7.02g | 21.86g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.447mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 12.9µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 175mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.237mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 19.15g | 62.37g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 1.098mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 2.31mg | 13% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 339kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 1.955mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 5.3mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 0.477g | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 1.14g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.116g | 0.356g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.55g | 42.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.544mg | 1.745mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 1.5mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 1.182mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.364mg | 1.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.608mg | 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%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Great northern beans raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Great northern beans raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Great northern 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 ($)