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Mung bean vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mung bean and Adzuki bean

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Adzuki bean.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 126% more.
  • Mung bean contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Adzuki bean. Mung bean contains 0.621mg of Vitamin B1, while Adzuki bean contains 0.115mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Beans, adzuki, 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 Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Magnesium +263.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Copper +215.8%
Contains more Manganese +80.6%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 38% 72% 47% 2% 49% 100% 75% 7%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Magnesium +263.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.5%
Contains more Potassium +134.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Copper +215.8%
Contains more Manganese +80.6%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.9%
Contains more Folate +416.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 29% 15% 14% 26% 23% 91% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.9%
Contains more Folate +416.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +217.3%
Contains more Fats +1050%
Contains more Carbs +152.8%
Contains more Other +151.5%
Contains more Water +632.5%
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
8% 25% 66%
Protein: 7.52 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 24.77 g
Water: 66.29 g
Other: 1.32 g
Contains more Protein +217.3%
Contains more Fats +1050%
Contains more Carbs +152.8%
Contains more Other +151.5%
Contains more Water +632.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1688.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1728.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
55% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.021 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1688.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1728.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mung bean Adzuki bean
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Adzuki bean Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 17.47g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 7.52g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.1g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 24.77g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 128kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Adzuki bean
Fiber 16.3g 7.3g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 28mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 52mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 168mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 532mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 8mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 2.68mg 1.77mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.298mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.573mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 1.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 6IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.115mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.064mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.717mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.43mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.096mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 121µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.072mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.255mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.3mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.632mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.567mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.079mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.398mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.387mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.198mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.036g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.009g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.021g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Adzuki bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
82%
Mung bean
16%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
47%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173728/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.