Mung beans vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mung beans and Refried beans
- Mung beans have more Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Refried beans have more Selenium, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung beans is 37% higher.
- Refried beans have 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Mung beans. Mung beans have 0.164mg of Vitamin B1, while Refried beans have 0.076mg.
- Mung beans are lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).
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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 | +37.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132% |
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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1345.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.7% |
~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:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +428.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.5% |
~equal in
Water
~77.75g
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
0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1013% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +324.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 7.02g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 2.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 6mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.55g | 9.85g |
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| Carbs | 19.15g | 13.55g |
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| Magnesium | 48mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 266mg | 319mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.44mg |
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| Sugar | 2g | 0.54g |
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| Fiber | 7.6g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 7.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 370mg |
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| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.289mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 159µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Choline | 29.4mg | 21.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.116g | 0.631g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.054g | 0.601g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 0.543g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.231mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.544mg | 0.438mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.377mg |
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| Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.364mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.205mg | 153mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.515g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans 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 ($)
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.