Mung beans vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mung beans and soybeans
- Mung beans have more folate; however, soybeans are richer in iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin B6, magnesium, and selenium.
- Soybeans cover your daily iron needs 47% more than mung beans.
- Soybeans have 3 times less folate than mung beans. Mung beans have 159µg of folate, while soybeans have 54µg.
- Mung beans have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mung beans is 42, while the glycemic index of soybeans is 14.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Soybeans, mature 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +79.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +277.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +267.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +192% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +367.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +249.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +611.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.6% |
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:
18.21 g
Fats:
8.97 g
Carbs:
8.36 g
Water:
62.55 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2260.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.8% |
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
1.297 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.064 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3568.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3856.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 5.14mg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 5.064g | 33% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.407mg | 28% |
| Folate | 159µg | 54µg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.824mg | 23% |
| Protein | 7.02g | 18.21g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 245mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.285mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 19.2µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.234mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 8.97g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 86mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 7.3µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 102mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 515mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.179mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.116g | 1.297g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 1.981g | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.15g | 8.36g | 4% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 47.5mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.15mg | 3% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 0.399mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.55g | 2.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2g | 3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.723mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.807mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.544mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 1.108mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.364mg | 0.831mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.181g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.