Mung beans vs. Pinto beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mung beans and pinto beans
- Mung beans contain less vitamin B6, iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, fiber, and vitamin E than pinto beans.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pinto beans is 12% higher.
- Pinto beans has 6 times less sugar than mung beans. Mung beans have 2g of sugar, while pinto beans has 0.34g.
Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, pinto, 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 CalciumCalcium | +70.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148% |
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 CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +526.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +241.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.1% |
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:
9.01 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
26.22 g
Water:
62.95 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
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
0.136 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.235 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +146.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.6% |
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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.229mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.09mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 6.2µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 147mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.453mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.219mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 9g | 6% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 266mg | 436mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.94mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.02g | 9.01g | 4% |
| Folate | 159µg | 172µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 0.318mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.193mg | 2% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.15g | 26.22g | 2% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 35.3mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.98mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 0.235g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 3.5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.55g | 17.22g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 0.34g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.116g | 0.136g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.133g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.544mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.364mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.247mg | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pinto beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pinto beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pinto beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
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 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.