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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
Mung bean
Mung bean
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5
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean
Contains more Iron +54.6%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +77.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 198
Equal in Sodium - 15
Equal in Copper - 1.022
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314%
Lupin Bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 53% 164% 142% 189% 90% 2% 130% 341%
Contains more Iron +54.6%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more 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
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
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1
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more 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
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%
Lupin Bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 16% 160% 51% 42% 45% 83% 267% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more 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.
Mung bean Lupin Bean
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Lupin Bean Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 21.47g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 36.17g Lupin Bean
Fats 1.15g 9.74g Lupin Bean
Carbs 62.62g 40.37g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 371kcal Lupin Bean
Starch g g
Fructose g g
Sugar 6.6g g Lupin Bean
Fiber 16.3g 18.9g Lupin Bean
Calcium 132mg 176mg Lupin Bean
Iron 6.74mg 4.36mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 198mg Lupin Bean
Phosphorus 367mg 440mg Lupin Bean
Potassium 1246mg 1013mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 15mg
Zinc 2.68mg 4.75mg Lupin Bean
Copper 0.941mg 1.022mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg mg Mung bean
Vitamin D 0IU 0IU
Vitamin D 0µg 0µg
Vitamin C 4.8mg 4.8mg
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.64mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.22mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.19mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.75mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.357mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 355µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0µg
Vitamin K 9µg µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.289mg Lupin Bean
Threonine 0.782mg 1.331mg Lupin Bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.615mg Lupin Bean
Leucine 1.847mg 2.743mg Lupin Bean
Lysine 1.664mg 1.933mg Lupin Bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.255mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.435mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.51mg Lupin Bean
Histidine 0.695mg 1.03mg Lupin Bean
Cholesterol 0mg 0mg
Trans Fat 0g 0g
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.156g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 3.94g Lupin Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 2.439g Lupin Bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Lupin Bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low glycemic index diet ok

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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
Mung bean
55
Lupin Bean
Mineral Summary Score
135
Mung bean
138
Lupin Bean

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%
Mung bean
217%
Lupin Bean
Carbohydrates
63%
Mung bean
40%
Lupin Bean
Fats
5%
Mung bean
45%
Lupin Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.808g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lupin Bean
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)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Lupin Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172423/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.