Mung bean vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mung bean and Bean raw
- Mung bean has more Folate, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Copper, however, Bean raw is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
- Bean raw's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% more.
- Mung bean contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Bean raw. Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, while Bean raw contains 0.785mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Beans, pinto, 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 more CalciumCalcium | +16.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +240.2% |
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 E Vitamin E | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.23g
~equal in
Carbs
~62.55g
~equal in
Other
~3.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.407g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 347kcal | 347kcal | |
| Protein | 23.86g | 21.42g |
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| Fats | 1.15g | 1.23g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 6.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 46.32g | 47.05g |
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| Carbs | 62.62g | 62.55g |
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| Magnesium | 189mg | 176mg |
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| Calcium | 132mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 1246mg | 1393mg |
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| Iron | 6.74mg | 5.07mg |
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| Sugar | 6.6g | 2.11g |
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| Fiber | 16.3g | 15.5g |
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| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.893mg |
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| Zinc | 2.68mg | 2.28mg |
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| Starch | 34.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 411mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 114IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 1.035mg | 1.148mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 27.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.713mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 1.174mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.785mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.474mg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg | 5.6µg |
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| Folate | 625µg | 525µg |
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| Choline | 97.9mg | 66.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.348g | 0.235g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.161g | 0.229g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.407g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.237mg |
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| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.81mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.871mg |
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| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.558mg |
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| Lysine | 1.664mg | 1.356mg |
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| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.259mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 1.095mg |
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| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.998mg |
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| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.556mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
79%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
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 ($1.5)
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.