Mung bean vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mung bean and Black turtle bean?
- Mung bean is richer in Folate, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet Black turtle bean is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Copper.
- Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 45% higher.
- Mung bean has 3 times more Selenium than Black turtle bean. Mung bean has 8.2µg of Selenium, while Black turtle bean has 3.2µg.
We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Magnesium
+18.1%
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Zinc
+21.8%
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Selenium
+156.3%
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Calcium
+21.2%
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Iron
+29.1%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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Potassium
+20.4%
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Sodium
-40%
Equal in Copper - 1
Equal in Manganese - 1
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Magnesium
+18.1%
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Zinc
+21.8%
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Selenium
+156.3%
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Calcium
+21.2%
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Iron
+29.1%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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Potassium
+20.4%
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Sodium
-40%
Equal in Copper - 1
Equal in Manganese - 1
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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Vitamin A
+570.6%
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Vitamin E
+142.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20.7%
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Vitamin B3
+15.1%
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Vitamin B5
+112.5%
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Vitamin B6
+33.6%
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Folate
+40.8%
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Vitamin K
+60.7%
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Vitamin B1
+44.9%
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Vitamin A
+570.6%
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Vitamin E
+142.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20.7%
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Vitamin B3
+15.1%
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Vitamin B5
+112.5%
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Vitamin B6
+33.6%
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Folate
+40.8%
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Vitamin K
+60.7%
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Vitamin B1
+44.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.3%
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Fats
+27.8%
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Water
+21.5%
Equal in Carbs - 63.25
Equal in Other - 3.6
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
Protein:
21.25 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
63.25 g
Water:
11 g
Other:
3.6 g
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Protein
+12.3%
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Fats
+27.8%
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Water
+21.5%
Equal in Carbs - 63.25
Equal in Other - 3.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+106.4%
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Saturated Fat
-33.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.387
Saturated Fat:
0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.384 g
Saturated Fat:
0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.387 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+106.4%
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Saturated Fat
-33.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.387
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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Rich in vitamins |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 46.32g | 47.75g |
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Protein | 23.86g | 21.25g |
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Fats | 1.15g | 0.9g |
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Carbs | 62.62g | 63.25g |
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Calories | 347kcal | 339kcal |
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Sugar | 6.6g | 2.12g |
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Fiber | 16.3g | 15.5g |
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Calcium | 132mg | 160mg |
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Iron | 6.74mg | 8.7mg |
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Magnesium | 189mg | 160mg |
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Phosphorus | 367mg | 440mg |
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Potassium | 1246mg | 1500mg |
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Sodium | 15mg | 9mg |
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Zinc | 2.68mg | 2.2mg |
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Copper | 0.941mg | 1mg |
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Manganese | 1.035mg | 1mg |
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Selenium | 8.2µg | 3.2µg |
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Vitamin A | 114IU | 17IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 6µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.21mg |
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Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.9mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.193mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 1.955mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.899mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.286mg |
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Folate | 625µg | 444µg |
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Vitamin K | 9µg | 5.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.252mg |
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Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.894mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.938mg |
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Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.697mg |
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Lysine | 1.664mg | 1.459mg |
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Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.32mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 1.149mg |
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Valine | 1.237mg | 1.112mg |
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Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.592mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.348g | 0.232g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.161g | 0.078g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.387g |
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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
82%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%

135%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Black turtle bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.