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

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Summary of differences between Mung bean and Green bean

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, while Green bean has more Vitamin K.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 148% more than Green bean.
  • Mung bean contains 26 times more Vitamin B5 than Green bean. While Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, Green bean contains only 0.074mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
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 13% 13% 13% 24% 19% 6.8% 12% 0.13% 37% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +753.4%
Contains more IronIron +936.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1550.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +972%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1165.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%

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.
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 32% 38% 9.2% 0% 19% 22% 12% 4.4% 13% 0% 120% 25% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +739.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +582.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1793.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +479.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +455.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +432.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1162.4%
Contains more FatsFats +310.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +694.7%
Contains more OtherOther +354.8%
Contains more WaterWater +885.9%

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
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.145 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1363.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.6%

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 Green 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 Green bean Opinion
Calories 347kcal 35kcal Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 1.89g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.28g Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 9.7mg Green bean
Net carbs 46.32g 4.68g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 7.88g Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 18mg Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 44mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 146mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.65mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 3.63g Green bean
Fiber 16.3g 3.2g Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.057mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.25mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 29mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 1mg Green bean
Vitamin A 114IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.46mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.285mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.074mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.097mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.614mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.074mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.056mg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 47.9µg Green bean
Folate 625µg 33µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg 16.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.064g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.011g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.145g Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.02mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.082mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.069mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.116mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.091mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.023mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.069mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.093mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.035mg Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Green bean
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
23%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
14%
Green 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 - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green 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)

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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.