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

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What are the main differences between Mung bean and Navy bean raw?

  • Navy bean raw has less Folate, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc than Mung bean.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 123% higher.
  • Mung bean has 4 times more Potassium than Navy bean raw. Mung bean has 1246mg of Potassium, while Navy bean raw has 307mg.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Beans, navy, mature seeds, sprouted, 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw
Contains more Calcium +780%
Contains more Iron +249.2%
Contains more Magnesium +87.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +267%
Contains more Potassium +305.9%
Contains more Zinc +201.1%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Contains more Manganese +153.7%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Navy bean raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 73% 73% 43% 28% 2% 25% 119% 54% 4%
Contains more Calcium +780%
Contains more Iron +249.2%
Contains more Magnesium +87.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +267%
Contains more Potassium +305.9%
Contains more Zinc +201.1%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Contains more Manganese +153.7%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +373.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +291.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215
Mung bean
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%
Navy bean raw
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% 63% 98% 50% 23% 50% 45% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +373.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +291.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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:
1
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw
Contains more Protein +288%
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +379.8%
Contains more Other +249.5%
Contains more Water +774.6%
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Navy bean raw
6% 13% 79%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 79.15 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +288%
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +379.8%
Contains more Other +249.5%
Contains more Water +774.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.407
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Navy bean raw
16% 10% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.085 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.407 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.407

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Navy bean raw Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 13.05g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 6.15g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.7g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 13.05g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 67kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Navy bean raw
Fiber 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 15mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.93mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 101mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 100mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 307mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 13mg Navy bean raw
Zinc 2.68mg 0.89mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.356mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.408mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.6µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 4IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 18.8mg Navy bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.39mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.215mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.22mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.825mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.191mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 132µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.064mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.258mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.273mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.442mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.35mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.064mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.31mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.316mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.172mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.085g Navy bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.052g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.407g Navy bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Navy bean raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
82%
Mung bean
35%
Navy bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
42%
Navy bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 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. Navy bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169139/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.