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Mung bean vs. Cranberry bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Cranberry bean raw different?

  • Mung bean is higher in Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however, Cranberry bean raw is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Cranberry bean raw is 34% higher.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 38% 118% 188% 265% 99% 159% 0.78% 120% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.2%
Contains more IronIron +34.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.9%
~equal in Calcium ~127mg
~equal in Potassium ~1332mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~372mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 187% 49% 27% 45% 71% 0% 0% 453% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~604µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
23% 60% 12% 3%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 60.05 g
Water: 12.39 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +36.9%
~equal in Protein ~23.03g
~equal in Fats ~1.23g
~equal in Carbs ~60.05g
~equal in Other ~3.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.106 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.527 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.316g

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 Cranberry bean raw
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Cranberry bean raw Opinion
Calories 347kcal 335kcal Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 23.03g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 1.23g Cranberry bean raw
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Net carbs 46.32g 35.35g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 60.05g Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 156mg Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 127mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 1332mg Cranberry bean raw
Iron 6.74mg 5mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Cranberry bean raw
Fiber 16.3g 24.7g Cranberry bean raw
Copper 0.941mg 0.794mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 3.63mg Cranberry bean raw
Phosphorus 367mg 372mg Cranberry bean raw
Sodium 15mg 6mg Cranberry bean raw
Vitamin A 114IU 2IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.92mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 12.7µg Cranberry bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.747mg Cranberry bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.213mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.455mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.748mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.309mg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 604µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.316g Cranberry bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.106g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.527g Cranberry bean raw
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.273mg Cranberry bean raw
Threonine 0.782mg 0.969mg Cranberry bean raw
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.017mg Cranberry bean raw
Leucine 1.847mg 1.838mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 1.58mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.346mg Cranberry bean raw
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.245mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.205mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.641mg Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Mung bean
64%
Cranberry bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
117%
Cranberry bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
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.

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. Cranberry bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175189/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.