Mung bean vs Lupin Bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mung bean and Lupin Bean?
- Mung bean is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, yet Lupin Bean is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper.
- Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 68% higher.
- Mung bean has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Lupin Bean. Mung bean has 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, while Lupin Bean has 0.75mg.
We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Lupins, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+54.6%
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Potassium
+23%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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Zinc
+77.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 198
Equal in Sodium - 15
Equal in Copper - 1.022
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Iron
+54.6%
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Potassium
+23%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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Zinc
+77.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 198
Equal in Sodium - 15
Equal in Copper - 1.022
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+154.7%
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Folate
+76.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.8
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.64
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.357
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+154.7%
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Folate
+76.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.8
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.64
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.357
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 46.32g | 21.47g |
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Protein | 23.86g | 36.17g |
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Fats | 1.15g | 9.74g |
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Carbs | 62.62g | 40.37g |
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Calories | 347kcal | 371kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 6.6g | g |
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Fiber | 16.3g | 18.9g |
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Calcium | 132mg | 176mg |
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Iron | 6.74mg | 4.36mg |
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Magnesium | 189mg | 198mg |
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Phosphorus | 367mg | 440mg |
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Potassium | 1246mg | 1013mg |
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Sodium | 15mg | 15mg | |
Zinc | 2.68mg | 4.75mg |
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Copper | 0.941mg | 1.022mg |
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Vitamin A | 114IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.51mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 4.8mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.64mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.22mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 2.19mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.75mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.357mg |
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Folate | 625µg | 355µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 9µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.289mg |
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Threonine | 0.782mg | 1.331mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 1.615mg |
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Leucine | 1.847mg | 2.743mg |
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Lysine | 1.664mg | 1.933mg |
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Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.255mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 1.435mg |
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Valine | 1.237mg | 1.51mg |
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Histidine | 0.695mg | 1.03mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.348g | 1.156g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.161g | 3.94g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 2.439g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
82

55

Mineral Summary Score
135

138

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
143%

217%

Carbohydrates
63%

40%

Fats
5%

45%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.808g)
Which food is cheaper?

Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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

Lupin Bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Lupin Bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (15 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)