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

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How are Mung bean and Broad bean different?

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Potassium than Broad bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 142% higher.
  • Mung bean contains 29 times more Vitamin B5 than Broad bean. While Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, Broad bean contains only 0.066mg.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +349.3%
Contains more Magnesium +509.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +402.7%
Contains more Potassium +545.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Zinc +470.2%
Contains more Copper +1468.3%
Contains more Manganese +296.6%
Contains more Selenium +720%
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 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +349.3%
Contains more Magnesium +509.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +402.7%
Contains more Potassium +545.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Zinc +470.2%
Contains more Copper +1468.3%
Contains more Manganese +296.6%
Contains more Selenium +720%

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 B1 +385.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2793.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1217.2%
Contains more Folate +977.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.5%
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 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2793.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1217.2%
Contains more Folate +977.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +397.1%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Carbs +520%
Contains more Other +268.9%
Contains more Water +824.9%
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +397.1%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Carbs +520%
Contains more Other +268.9%
Contains more Water +824.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +705%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +705%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 6.5g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 4.8g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.5g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 10.1g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 62kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Broad bean
Fiber 16.3g 3.6g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 18mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.5mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 31mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 73mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 193mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 41mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.47mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.06mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.261mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.128mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.09mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.2mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.066mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.029mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 58µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.048mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.178mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.215mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.37mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.313mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.037mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.195mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.235mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.115mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.02g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.303g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Broad 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
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.206g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.